Monique is a licensed practitioner serving adolescents, adults, and underrepresented populations, including Afro-Caribbean and LatinX, LGBTQIA+ communities. She has two decades of experience working with those impacted by emotional and physical trauma (PTSD), crisis intervention, as well as, having worked closely with children, adolescents including those with special needs and who are considered high-risk populations.
Monique holds a M.Ed. in Education/School Counseling from Bowie State University and a BA from Central Connecticut State University where she majored in Communications and minored in Special Education and Deaf Studies. She is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Trauma, Clinical Telemental Health and Clinical Anxiety Treatment. Monique’s use of eclectic therapeutic approaches, when working with individuals, couples, and groups, enables clients to reflect, acknowledge and achieve set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, trauma-based modalities, spirituality and mindfulness techniques are just a few of the theories and practices utilized to encourage and support wellness.
Monique is originally from Connecticut. In her free time, she loves baking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two sons. She makes binge-watching crime docuseries a consistent part of her weekend routine.