Monica Thoelke
She/Her/Hers, 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 caring for my four parrots, exploring nature, and making art. I'm passionate about baking bread, seeing live music, and spending time with my family. These creative and restorative practices keep me grounded and help me bring presence and authenticity to my therapeutic practice.
Monica
treats clients with
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
Communities
Monica
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Older Adults
Veterans
Approaches
Monica
can use
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's in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, Adler Graduate School
- Bachelor's of Arts in Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Master's Program in Art Therapy, Adler Graduate School
Monica
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