Monique Rourk , LMHC, LPC

Monique Rourk is a licensed mental health professional with 20 years of experience who blends practical skills training with a compassionate, down-to-earth approach. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with specialized training in trauma and PTSD.

Her counseling style is relaxed, flexible, and approachable. She emphasizes empathy and nonjudgmental support while meeting each person where they are. Sessions are focused on the client’s goals and can range from reflective talk therapy to targeted, skills-based work. Clients are invited to participate actively in setting goals and choosing strategies, and treatment plans are developed collaboratively to fit individual needs.

Monique practices an integrative model with strong emphasis on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques, while incorporating other evidence-based approaches as appropriate. She offers holistic care that considers multiple aspects of a person’s life, working to build safety, increase self-awareness, and develop coping skills for greater emotional stability. Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and body image issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, intimacy-related issues including BDSM and kink concerns, and challenges such as codependency, communication problems, and coping with life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps with self-exploration, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and making sense of difficult emotions by prioritizing the individual’s perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges by teaching strategies for managing thoughts and responses.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. It is especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and building concrete coping skills.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Monique works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time so therapy remains a good fit for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, continue support during transitions, and maintain consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not feasible.