Everyone has the potential to live their most empowered life. Sometimes, situations and events make it difficult to move forward. I'm here to help.
As a counselor, my goal is to serve the whole person, to help my clients challenge their beliefs and find hope and purpose. I am a fully licensed and Nationally Certified Counselor as well as a Clinically Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional. I work with my clients to identify thought-processes, triggers, and historical situations that have played a part in the discomfort they are feeling. I see both individuals and couples using an Integrative therapy approach. My experience includes working with a variety of clients dealing with: stress and anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, body image, and relationship discord.
I hold a master's degree in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. I regularly present at conferences about the effects of anxiety in school-aged children and adults, and I own a website and host a podcast called MindGal aimed at erasing the stigma around mental health.
I understand that it can be a difficult and vulnerable experience to see a Counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, judgment-free space to express your emotions and explore your thoughts and behaviors. My purpose is to help guide you in your journey for self-discovery and empowerment.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Cancer, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401009510
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monica Pitek-Fugedi. 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.
I have been in therapy with Monica for about 6-7 months and she has been lovely. I’ve struggled a long time with family issues, body issues, and a lot of anxiety as I move through building a small business, and just navigating my life. Monica has given me really helpful tools that are becoming a part of my everyday practice. I’m very thankful to have had this opportunity. Thank you, Monica.
Written on Aug 01, 2020 after therapy with Monica for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I have been a client of Monica’s for five months now, receiving tele-therapy counseling services. Monica’s genuineness coupled with her ability to meet people where they are with compassion, empathy and acceptance is what makes her such an excellent counselor. I always appreciate the realness and integrity she brings when I get to meet with her. Monica is not only someone I feel comfortable talking to, but I can be my authentic self with. After speaking with her I feel as though I have not only been heard but have learned a new set of tools to curb my negative thinking patterns and thoughts. She is wonderful at dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues as she has an innate knack for bringing you back to reality and recognizing harmful/destructive behaviors. I highly recommend!
Written on Jun 05, 2020 after therapy with Monica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Monica is a wonderful listener with insightful and helpful comments and questions. She gets to the heart of the matter without coming off as brash or insensitive. She is very personable and I highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 03, 2020 after therapy with Monica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management