Monique is a compassionate and dedicated pre-licensed clinician who is passionate about helping individuals better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and build confidence in their ability to create meaningful change. She earned her Master’s degree in School Psychology from Long Island University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University. She also earned her sixth-year certification from the University of Bridgeport. Monique brings a strong background in school psychology and a genuine commitment to supporting the developmental, social-emotional, and educational needs of her clients.

Monique creates a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and encouraged to be active participants in their growth. She believes that every individual has the capacity for change and strives to help clients recognize their strengths while developing greater confidence and self-awareness. Her approach is grounded in empathy, encouragement, and meeting clients where they are.

For the past four years, Monique has worked as a School Psychologist in both urban and suburban public school settings. Through this work, she has developed experience with a variety of assessment methodologies, behavior management strategies, counseling techniques, and data-based decision making. Her school-based experience has given her a strong understanding of the many factors that can influence a child’s emotional, behavioral, social, and academic functioning.

Monique works with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples who may be navigating anxiety, mood-related challenges, PTSD, developmental delays, emotional and behavioral concerns, and life transitions. She has experience supporting elementary-aged children and adolescents while also working with young adults and couples. Monique strives to create an environment where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors while developing practical skills to improve their overall quality of life.

In her clinical work, Monique takes a person-centered approach and draws from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed approaches. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their own reasons for change and build motivation toward meaningful goals. Monique adapts her approach to each client’s needs, helping them develop healthier ways of managing emotions, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and building confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges.

Monique believes that therapy is a collaborative process and that meaningful change begins when individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered. Her goal is to help clients gain greater control over their lives, strengthen their self-esteem, and develop the skills and confidence needed to move toward the life they want.

Outside of the therapy room, Monique enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, going on adventures, and exploring new foods and restaurants. A self-proclaimed foodie, she believes that traveling is its own form of therapy and loves the opportunity to experience new places, cultures, and experiences.