Meet Maureen
The team will be expanding in the near future - keep an eye out!
Background
Maureen Hart BSW, MSW, MBA
Founder & Lead Counsellor
Maureen is a registered social worker and the founder of Aluna, with 15+ years of experience supporting individuals through mental health and life challenges. Shaped by early experiences of loss, she understands the importance of not navigating difficult moments alone.
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After completing her MSW, she spent more than a decade in community mental health and healthcare before earning an MBA to blend clinical expertise with leadership. This led her to build a practice grounded in connection and compassionate care.
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Maureen lives with her husband and two young children, giving her a personal appreciation of life’s joys and challenges. She brings this perspective to Aluna, offering evidence‑based support in a safe, accepting space.
Clinical Experience
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8+ years of complex mental health, trauma, grief, addiction, and interpersonal violence counselling
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7+ years of direct Health Care experience​
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Worked with CMHA, WSN, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Southlake Regional Hospital, Good Shepherd, & Cedar Centre
Education
Master of Social Work: Dalhousie University
Master of Business Administration: Carleton University - Sprott School of Business
Bachelor of Social Work: MacMaster University
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology: Nipissing University
Trainings
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PIECES Learning and Development Program
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Crisis Prevention (CPI)
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Crucial Conversations & Crucial Accountability
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
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Compassion Fatigue Specialist
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Trauma Informed STAIR program
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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Clinician Training