I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor since 2001. I also hold the National Counseling Certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. It is my honor to be here for you!
I look forward to meeting you.
Professional experience
23 yrs in practice
AddictionsRelationshipsFamily conflictsSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monika Cheang. 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.
Monika is amazing! I have been able to completely change my way of thinking and take care of myself more than ever. She is a great listener and will give you feedback. She is a blessing in my life and I am so thankful I found her
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Monika is absolutely incredible, she’s helped me so much and I feel very connected to her and her advice, questions, and input always help to gear me in the right direction. Truly so grateful for her!
Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
I’ve had many therapists but I’ve never felt as heard and understood by one like I do with Monika Cheang. She’s kind, honest, and straightforward. I’m so thankful she’s my therapist.
Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Monika is so wonderful. She is warm and kind. She is also one of the most insightful people I’ve ever met. She asks the questions I need asked and has helped me dig down into the underlaying issues. I can’t recommend her enough.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Monika is warm and insightful, helping me to feel grateful for the positives in my life at a time I was feeling anxious and depressed. She challenges my negative thinking, and offers practical exercises and guidance that have vastly improved my mental health. Thank you, Monika, for your empathy and skills!
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Monika is amazing! She is very kind and understanding. I always enjoy talking with her and I feel like I always come away with new insights that I can implement
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Monika is absolutely amazing. She is very wise- and its extremely refreshing to have her as my therapist. I am so thankful for her help.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Monika has helped me so very much as I dedicate myself to the long road of recovery. She helps me find what i need to focus on to soften the blows of my anxieties. She is wonderful and I have come to trust her implicitly because I know she is there to help and support me.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
App needs work and so does the call quality
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Monika for 6 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Monika has helped me tremendously in learning to manage my own boundaries in interpersonal and professional relationships in much healthier ways. She is a patient listener and offers great insights.
I began therapy with one idea of what the problems were I was looking to solve, and within weeks she had helped me reframe the entire thing in my thinking.
Within months, she helped me improve my self-confidence and sense of self-worth, which I hadn't even recognized as areas of concern. I am very grateful for the support.
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
As I have said in previous reviews, Monika is extremely good at building trust and providing insight that more clearly helps me understand the underlying factors that influence negative behaviors. This has been one of the best experiences I’ve had with a therapist.
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I love all the construction feedback I’m getting from my therapist. She’s very informative and sends lots of helpful tools.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Monika continues to keep me sane and root me on as I make much needed life changes
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Monika is fantastic, and very patient with my scattered brain.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Monika listens and gives me suggestions on how to take a step back, be aware of my surroundings, and move forward in a productive manner. She forwards me interesting articles pertaining to my trauma and guides me with worksheets to understand my situation. Highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Cool!
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Monika was a key person in helping me through some really dark times and helped me stay strong and believe in myself while going through the process. She is a life saver.
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
I am so glad I found Monika. She helps me work through problems in a way that feels right for me and gives me the non-judgmental support I'm looking for.
Written on Jun 11, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
In the short time we’ve worked together, Monika has been a godsend.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I love Monika. She is always there for me when I need her with the best advice and techniques to help me be successful.
Written on May 29, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
Monika is outstanding, and having her guidance has been immensely helpful. She has provided a great deal of insight into how my thoughts and emotions work. She has been able to bring to light things about me that I hadn't been aware of. Ultimately, my overall mental health has improved since working with her.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Monika is the best therapist I’ve ever had. I’m so glad I found her.
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She helped me through such a difficult transitional phase. Made me feel comfortable in myself.
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Monika has been extremely helpful and is very kind and helpful. She is also very knowledgeable.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Monika's professionism and insite have been invaluable to me in a time when I need it most.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
I adore Monika. She listens and remembers details about my life I mentioned once. Very kind and I appreciate how amazing she has been for me. She saved me at one point and I can never thank her enough.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I can never say it enough but Monika is incredible. She’s personable, intuitive and compassionate. It’s been a graceful journey trusting her and allowing her to support me. I wish I could share her with everyone!
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Monika has been an amazing therapist for me. In fact, I feel like this is the first time I'm actually getting anywhere with therapy
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Monika is the perfect combination of warm & compassionate while also still being able to he clients accountable. She helped me tremendously through such a hard time in my life, and I really don’t know where I’d be without her!
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I appreciate the sincerity and experience offered by Monica. It’s why I returned.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Monika has been there for me for a year plus now! She is understanding of my issues in a judgment-free environment. I would recommend Monika and BetterHelp to anyone of my friends at a moment's notice.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She has been great helpful and listens
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s absolutely amazing! Compassionate, holds me accountable, encouraging and has taught me so much!
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Monika has been an incredible voice in my life for the past year. She listens and responds and guides me through life’s challenges and my tendency to be over emotional about everything. I have more confidence and self-care, I have better boundaries and I’ve found my voice. I appreciate her so much and look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Monika is probably the best counselor I've ever had. She not only listens to my every concern but she describes some of her own personal experience in it making it a more personal session. instead of feeling like another client/patient she makes you feel like a friend or family. I have learned a lot about myself after just a few sessions with Monika.
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Monika is so cool and listens to everything I’m saying while seeing what distortions I have and being upfront about not allowing me to think of those as truths. She’s nice, funny, and honest. I’ve loved our sessions so far.
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Monika listens and gives constructive, applicable feedback. She also suggests a number of exercises to help outside of sessions. Very thankful to have met her.
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Monika has already been instrumental in offering me a place of solace and aiding in my exploration of the root cause of feelings that have been consuming me. I appreciate her welcoming & comforting demeanor, I was so nervous about joining as I've never felt too comfortable opening up or worried I would be "judged" and she has been nothing but warm, open, and safe to be vulnerable with. I really look forward to my growth and exploring/identifying the underlying issues that are impacting me and how to feel happier, healthier, and more confident. I'm so grateful to have found Monika during these trying times!
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Monika is so understanding and supportive. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for insight into themselves.
Written on Jan 05, 2021 after therapy with Monika for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Monika was a fantastic counselor for the time that I was in Arizona. She was incredibly caring and thoughtful, and really cared about my progress and well being. We had a great connection and she really helped me process my emotions. She is super supportive and I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Monika is the best counselor I've ever worked with. She's holds me accountable without being harsh. She has helped me in countless ways and I can easily pinpoint in my daily life places where I used her advice and teachings. She sends very helpful worksheets, videos, and articles, and will send messages throughout the week letting me know she's there if I need her. I feel incredibly supported by her, and I trust that she is listening and has my best interest at heart. I had to switch counselors when I moved to another state, and it was incredibly sad to do so, otherwise I'd still be working with her!
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Monika does an amazing job of listening and hearing what you yourself may not even realize. In the short time I've had with her, she has opened my eyes to many things that have completely changed how I view myself, and the world around me -for the better! She is by far the best counselor I have had the good fortune to work with.
Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
Monika has been an incredible support for me. She is attentive and gets to the heart of matters and offers valuable insight. She offers a stress free, zero pressure environment and always offers a resource after sessions both within BetterHelp and other videos/articles/worksheets on other websites. I am eternally grateful for the support Monika has provided and I cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Oct 10, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Monika is amazing, even when I drop the ball she messages me to make sure I know she cares and she always ends our chats with verbal affirmations. Truly a dependable person/therapist.
Written on Sep 28, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Monika is incredibly supportive. I feel like she is always rooting for me. I would recommend Monika to anyone!
Written on Aug 13, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’ve only been speaking to Monika for a few weeks, but I’ve already encouraged to people to look into BetterHelp. So far I’m very happy.
Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Monika has been great even though it's only been a few weeks. I can reach out to her whenever and always get a quick response.
Written on Jul 14, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Thank you for listening to me and helping me.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Monika Cheang has been a wonderful therapist to work with. Her insights and inputs have been the push that I needed to keep working through a challenging season in my life. She always responded promptly and thoughtfully to all of my communications, and I have really been thankful for her expertise and knowledge.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coaching
Monika Cheang is an excellent example of support. She is constantly reaching out to me and letting me know that she is there for me. When we've had our session I felt that she totally understands what I'm going through. I'm looking forward to working with her. It's a comforting feeling knowing that I can reach out to her as I need. That's what I love about this app.
Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is has great listening skills, very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend her.
Written on May 11, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Monika is phenomenal! After months of feeling like I had no one to turn to and as if my issues didn’t matter, Monika immediately stepped in and asked me what I wanted to work on and gave me methods. Within days I had my first video appointment with her; whereas, with my original provider I had been seen twice in three months. I get as often as I desire, which is weekly for me, and I’m able to set up the appointments to where they fit my schedule. If I’m having a stressful/not good day, I can simply send a message to Monika and she gives me tips and methods to help me get through the day. I love having a counselor I can rely on!
Written on May 10, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd
She is truly caring and a wonderful person. She makes you comfortable from the very first session. She has tools to help and very empathetic. I would recommend her to everyone.
Written on May 10, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Monika is warm and caring. I talk A LOT, and she is a great listener and very patient. She validates my thoughts and feelings, asks good questions, and offers a lot of perspective, insight and compliments. She’s kind and non-judgmental, not only to me, but to the people and relationships I talk to her about.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Monika is thoughtful.. attentive.. professional & time is well spent with her.
Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Monika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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