Hello and Welcome! I am so glad that you are here! My name is Monique Bivins. I have a Master's degree in Community Counseling. I have been a therapist for 15 years and it is indeed one of the greatest joys of my life! I have also been a Licensed counselor in the state of Pennsylvania for 10 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family difficulties, Major life changes, low self-esteem, loss, wellness and trauma. I am very passionate about helping individuals become the best version of themselves and successfully navigate everyday life. I recognize that at times life presents challenges that make it difficult to accomplish this goal alone. It is true, sometimes we all just need a little help! And contrary to how society makes us feel, I want you to know that IT IS OK TO GET HELP! Acknowledging that you need help does NOT make you weak, in fact I believe that it makes you courageous and strong! So, I applaud you for taking such a huge step to connect with me here on this platform! I would love to work with you to help you identify practical approaches to overcome the obstacles in your life. I will strive to present a relationship opportunity that causes you to feel heard, understood and respected, no matter what you say! My approach to therapy is very interactive and collaborative, so I am very much looking forward to getting to know you, learning how I can help you and working with you to build this counseling experience into exactly what you need it to be!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC005531
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monique Bivins. 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 empathetic and supportive, but more important, she almost always provides a different perspective about things. This often helps me identify opportunities for improvement in my relationships/life and helps me look at things more positively. Now that we are getting better acquainted, she is beginning to understand my go-to patterns of thinking, and she helps me become aware of the ones that don't serve me and replace them with more effective behaviors. Overall, working with Monique has been so helpful for my continued work on myself.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Monique for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Thank you. It's what I think each time my sessions end
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Monique for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Monique takes the time to listen to her clients. She offers the space to talk about anything judgement free. I look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Monique for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Monique has a wonderful, warm sense about her. She is a great listener and draws from her experience and poses great questions that provoke thoughtful moments. Monique provides quality Therapy sessions to help move the ball forward in life rather than standing still in potentially unhealthy situations. Thank you Monique!
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Monique for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Monique was incredible in helping me cope with the loss of a close friend from high school. She provided an environment where I could talk about my relationship with him and how to handle this heavy emotional toll. She is truly a superhero! I would strongly recommend working with Monique for anyone who needs counseling!
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Monique for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Monique has been super helpful with my goals of achieving better mental health. She has provided me with excellent guidance to assessing stressful situations and given me the tools to address them. I highly recommend Monique to anyone in need counseling.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Monique for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem