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Monique Rourk, LPC, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello, and welcome. My name is Monique Rourk, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Here is a bit of information about me and my counseling style. I am a very relaxed and flexible. I have been told that I am very down to earth, caring, and easy to talk to. I would describe my counseling style as compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, and meeting you where you are at. Our sessions are relaxed and focused on your goals. You are an active participant in identifying therapy goals and choosing options on how to address them. Depending on your needs, therapy can be more of talk therapy, sharing and processing thoughts and feelings. It could also incorporate solution skill-based focused. We talk about options and come up with a plan together that will meet your needs.

My goal is to assist each individual to develop a rational philosophy of life that will reduce emotional distress and self-defeating behaviors, thus resulting in the ability to be happier and live more fulfilling lives. I believe that each individual is unique and that therapy approaches are to be flexible and unique as well. My philosophy is that each individual has the right and capacity for self-fulfillment and self-respect. I practice an integrative approach, with strong emphasis on client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I focus on providing holistic therapy, that addresses all aspects involved in an individual's life to stabilize and improve well-being. I assist with creating safety, developing self-awareness, and develop skills for coping and emotional stability, to promote optimum health. While I have engaged in many areas of therapy focus, I am specialized in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, sexual and BDSM related concerns, personality disorders, self-care, self-esteem, mood disorders, relationship concerns, problem solving, and stress-related concerns.

I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and have worked in the counseling field for 16 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the states of Washington, Georgia, and Michigan. I have specialized training in trauma and PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Strong Families parenting program, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill development.

Professional experience

16yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body Image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

MI LPC 6401016649

WA LMHC 60735601

GA LPC LPC012280

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monique Rourk. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Monique is a great listener, refers back to items discussed in a prior visit. Listens with intent! She's empathetic, understanding, helps to see the bigger picture ... love her.

Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Monique Rourke is giving me much-needed perspective during an insanely stressful time in my life. She has been a lifeline for me.

Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Monique has helped me change my life. I am forever grateful for her insight, caring nature, and ability to point out my blind spots.

Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

She is amazing!!

Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Shes great. 10/10 would rec

Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and adhd

monique is a great listener and doesnt make your sessions feel too clinical, ive had therapists in the past that would feel like they were following the basic "and how does that make you feel" script for everything you brought up. she makes sessions feel like talking to a friend and i immediately felt i could trust her from day one

Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd