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Monica Rodriguez

Compassionate counselor who values your story

LPC Texas

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish

About Monica

Monica Rodriguez is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person's needs, emphasizing clients' own strengths and insight while offering guidance to manage difficult thoughts and emotions. Her practice centers on collaboration and respect for each individual's story.

Monica views clients as the experts on their lives and works to create an environment where courage to change is met with practical support. She brings approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to help people move toward more fulfilling, balanced days.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Monica offers services to clients in Texas and accepts international clients. She supports work on a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, mood and panic disorders, chronic illness and pain, immigration issues, social anxiety, and women's issues, among others.

Prospective clients are encouraged to take the first step toward change by reaching out and arranging an initial match and session.

How Monica Combines Approaches for Online Care



Monica often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete strategies to shift reactions and behaviors. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, panic, mood symptoms, and managing stress in daily life.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, prioritizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while they explore their values and goals. This work supports growth when people are facing life transitions, parenting challenges, or the aftermath of trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Monica collaborates with each client to determine what combination of methods fits best. She tailors interventions based on the client's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting as progress is made.

Online therapy with Monica is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Texas or internationally and to choose formats that support ongoing engagement and practical skill building.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monica often address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression, plus many related issues such as chronic pain, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is Monica's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and narrative techniques to help clients understand patterns and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Monica holds an LPC credential with license TX LPC 66154 and practices from Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Yes, services are offered in both English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with Monica?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish