Monica is a licensed master social worker who received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2021.

She believes in a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to the unique needs and strengths of her clients. Monica utilizes a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive framework to create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for healing.

Her therapeutic approach integrates body- and brain-based theories and tools, incorporating hands-on activities and assignments to empower clients in their healing journey.

Monica has experience working with:

• Children, adolescents, and families

• Caregivers (parents, grandparents, etc.)

• Athletes and high-achieving individuals

She is also:

• A certified Parent Coach through the Being With program

• A certified Birth Doula through DONA International

• A certified Postpartum Doula through CAPPA

Monica's areas of focus include:

• ADHD

• Adoption (adoptees & adoptive parents)

• Anxiety

• Attachment

• Family dynamics

• High-stress careers

• Life transitions

• Nervous system regulation & emotional resilience

• Parenting/Co-parenting

• Pregnancy & postpartum support

• Relationship issues

• Somatic awareness

• Self-esteem

• Stress management

• Trauma, complex trauma, & PTSD