Monique Rourk, LMHC, LPC

Monique Rourk, LMHC, LPC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns. Her style is down-to-earth, calm, and nonjudgmental. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with the client guiding what matters most.

Monique emphasizes practical skills alongside talking through feelings. She blends client-centered work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and daily habits. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and strengthen motivation for change.

Her practice takes a holistic view. That means looking at how thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and daily routines fit together. She works with each person to create a plan that feels doable and realistic for their life. Plans can include short skill practice, problem-solving, or deeper processing of past hurt.

Monique holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling and has two decades of experience in counseling settings. She has practiced in multiple states and has focused training in trauma-related therapies and skill-based approaches. Her background includes work with addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.

In sessions she aims to increase self-awareness, build safety, and teach tools for emotional stability. People who prefer a collaborative, practical approach may find her method especially useful. Before beginning, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting the person where they are. It helps people feel heard and take the lead in setting goals and choosing steps to make change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and habits affect feelings and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and changing everyday routines that cause problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean leaning on CBT for thought and habit change, or using client-centered time to process emotions and plan next steps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut out travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use mindfulness exercises or skills practice between meetings. Ask about scheduling and the session options available to see how they might fit into your routine.