Monica Thoelke
She/Her/Hers
Monica
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Monica has a warm, direct therapeutic approach that creates a safe space where clients feel heard, understood and able to develop trust in the therapeutic relationship. Drawing from an eclectic framework she adapts to her patient's specific, unique needs, focusing on what works best for them. She approaches clinical work with encouragement and unconditional positive regard for her clients.
In her time outside of work, Monica enjoys rehabilitating parrots, exploring nature, and making art. She has a passion for making bread, live music and spending time with her family.
License Information
Education and Experience
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, in Private Practice CA, NV, VA, and WA
- LMFT Associate, Case Manager at Womens Recovery Services
- Art Therapist at Rochester Correctional Facility
- Art Therapist intern at Mt. Olivet Day Program for Seniors
- Mental Health Intern at St.David's Autism Day Treatment Program
- Mental Health Intern at Fairview Adolescent Day Treatment Program
- Master's in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, Adler Graduate School
- Bachelor's of Arts in Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
PTSD/Trauma Treatment
Psychodynamic
Seeking Safety
Somatic Therapies
Substance Use Treatment
Clinical Issues
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Bipolar
Eating Disorders
Personality Issues
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Psychosis
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Substance use
Trauma and PTSD
Specialties
Anger Management
Body Image
Burnout
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Cultural or racial identity
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Exercise
Family Issues
Gender or Sexual Identity
Grief
Imposter Syndrome
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Sex/Intimacy
Sexual Assault
Smoking Cessation
Spirtuality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Values and Goals
Weight Management
Women's Issues
Work or Careers