Monica Thoelke
she/her
About
Monica
I believe in creating a warm, safe space where clients feel truly heard and understood. I work from an eclectic framework, adapting my approach to each person's unique needs and what works best for them. My practice is guided by encouragement and unconditional positive regard, helping clients build the trust and foundation needed for meaningful change.
When I am not engaging with clients, I enjoy exploring nature with my three parrots, days at the ocean, making art and swimming. I'm passionate about baking bread, seeing live music, and spending time with my twin daughters. These creative and restorative practices keep me grounded and help me bring presence and authenticity to my therapeutic practice.
Monica
treats clients with
Eating Disorders
Anger
Sex/Intimacy
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety
Bipolar
Stress
Depression
Substance Use
Childhood Challenges
Autism
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Hoarding
Gender Identity
Cultural or Racial Identity
Grief and Loss
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Management
Life Transitions
Borderline Personality Disorder
Sleep or Insomnia
Physical Health
ADHD
Sexual Issues
Communities
Monica
specializes in
Men's Issues
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Women's Issues
Older Adults
Veterans
Approaches
Monica
can use
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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
Monica
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
- Mental Health Intern at St. David's Autism Day Treatment Program
- Mental Health Intern at Fairview Adolescent Day Treatment Program
- Master of Arts Program in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, Adler Graduate School
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Master of Arts Program in Art Therapy, Adler Graduate School
Monica
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