I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who practices in the state of Colorado, and have been counseling for the past five years. I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown in 2011 and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2013. I've worked in social services in some capacity over the last ten years with teens up to older adults. I am certified in trauma therapy & crisis intervention, and hold the designation of national certified counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors.
I specialize in mental health and substance use treatment with both individuals and groups. This has helped me gain a wide variety of experience in aiding my clients with building skills for coping, regulating emotions, navigating relationships, dealing with grief and loss, & problem-solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the modality that I have found to be most effective, because we get to where we are, based on how we think. However, I also use techniques from solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, as well as existential and experiential schools of thought.
My favorite approach is client-centered, which means that my clients get to drive their own treatment. A person's internal motivations will create change much faster than someone else's. It is a great joy in my life to be able to help people unload heavy burdens and progress towards their potential; and it is my honor to be able to help you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LPC LPC.0013021
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I have been working with Monique for about a year, on the tail end of 5 previous years in therapy with various counselors. Monique is THE BEST & most effective counselor I have ever had. I feel like she really tailors her approach to suit me. She is warm and makes me feel like it is a safe space, yet she also knows exactly when I need a push or when to raise a point that I won’t necessarily like, but NEED to hear. I have never grown as much in a year with another counselor. She is exactly the kind of counselor you’d want to have - where you feel like you really need her and you don’t want to ever not be working with her, yet she makes you feel so strong and so much more improved that you know you’ll be okay when that time comes. Thank you, Monique, for all you do!
Written on Dec 23, 2020 after therapy with Monique for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
You're guidance has been very helpful. Thank you for sticking with me this 2020
Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Monique for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Monique is a wonderful experienced counselor. She listens well and provides a no nonsense approach coupled with empathy and understanding. I would highly recommend her especially if you want someone who understands a spiritual background and perspective but uses a more holistic approach to counseling.
Written on Jul 14, 2020 after therapy with Monique for 8 months
Monique has provided me with the therapy I need and strategies that are realistic
Written on Jul 12, 2020 after therapy with Monique for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
I feel very fortunate being paired with Monique right off the bat. She is very skilled in what she does, her personality is great. I cannot express how thankful I am for her, she is very professional, on time. She makes things easy, it's comfortable and productive.
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Monique for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Phillip is a wonderful counselor. She is always prepared and on time with her sessions. She really took the time to understand my background and quirks to provide the best plan for my improvement. Her follow up is unparalleled and she makes you feel at ease and comfortable in every session. She's professional and not afraid to guide you to answers that you are reluctant to accept at the beginning. Anytime I don't understand something she will fully explain and answer all of my questions. She is truly the best I could have ever asked for. I look forward to my sessions.
Written on Apr 26, 2020 after therapy with Monique for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety