Moniek Garside

Mental Health Expert

Moniek Garside, LCSW is a mental health expert, licensed psychotherapist, speaker, educator, and author with over 20 years of experience in mental health, healthcare, and academia. As a trusted subject matter expert, she specializes in self-care, boundaries, and the mind-body connection, helping individuals and professionals move from autopilot to awareness and live with greater intention.

She is the founder of FitLife Wellness, LLC, a virtual mental health and wellness practice serving clients across multiple states. Through her work, Moniek provides therapy, clinical supervision, consulting, and wellness-based services that support sustainable growth, healing, and professional development. Her integrative approach combines evidence-based practices with real-world application, making her work both practical and impactful.

In addition to her clinical work, she is an educator teaching undergraduate and graduate-level psychology and social work courses. She is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals and creating spaces that foster reflection, self-awareness, and ethical, person-centered practice.

As a speaker and advocate, Moniek delivers engaging and transformative conversations on mental health, workplace wellness, boundaries, and self-preservation. Her work extends beyond traditional settings through writing, speaking, and the development of tools and resources that support intentional living.