Meet Maureen
We're growing! 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.
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.
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 Intervention (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