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Monique Paulus

Empathic therapy with practical, evidence-based tools

LCSW Idaho

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Monique

Monique Paulus is an LCSW who practices with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary approaches. She draws on 13 years of clinical experience to help people address depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions while attending to life changes and relationship stresses.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes practical skills and insight to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Monique shapes each plan around the individual’s story, blending evidence-informed techniques with empathic support.

She offers guidance for concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career or parenting challenges. Additional areas of attention include substance use, blended family dynamics, body image, and first responder issues.

Monique maintains an affirming, collaborative style that aims to align therapeutic work with a client’s personal goals and values.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Monique uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills; this approach often focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that maintain symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, helping them clarify goals and strengthen internal motivation for steps like reducing substance use or adopting healthier routines.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Monique works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Monique is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family commitments, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage in therapy from a familiar setting while working toward concrete changes.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar, and career or parenting challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, combining practical skill-building with empathic support and a focus on each person’s unique experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with people across a variety of complex emotional and life issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW credentials and is licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-19247 and in Montana as MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-8987, and practices from Idaho.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit their needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Montana, Arizona, Idaho

Languages

English