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
Somatic Therapies
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Abstinence-Only Models of Recovery
Smoking Cessation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Psychoanalytic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Seeking Safety
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Clinical Issues
Sex/Intimacy
Eating Disorders
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety
Bipolar
Stress
Depression
Substance Use
Childhood Challenges
Autism
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Hoarding
Gender Identity
Anger
Cultural or Racial Identity
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Management
Life Transitions
Borderline Personality Disorder
Sleep or Insomnia
Physical Health
ADHD
Sexual Issues
Specialties
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Older Adults
Veterans