Monique Rourk

Hopeful, practical therapy for complex concerns

LMHC, LPC Michigan

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Monique

Monique Rourk is a licensed mental health counselor who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, communication and control problems, domestic violence, substance use, and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. With a practical, down-to-earth approach she helps clients clarify goals and build skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Monique blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods and other evidence-informed strategies to create individualized plans. Sessions may emphasize processing feelings and experiences or focus on skill-based solutions depending on what a person needs; clients participate actively in setting objectives and selecting techniques.

She draws on two decades of clinical experience and a master’s degree in mental health counseling, bringing an integrative perspective that highlights safety, self-awareness, coping skills, and emotional stability. Monique holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Michigan, applying a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to support each person’s path toward greater well-being.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Monique commonly integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered approaches into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with more balanced thinking while building practical coping skills, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and involved in shaping their goals and treatment options.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors a plan that might combine talk therapy with skill-building or mindfulness practices when appropriate. Together they review progress and adjust methods to better fit the client’s evolving needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life gets busy, to try brief skill-focused contacts between longer sessions, or to choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Monique address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and several related focus areas like body image, codependency, and communication problems.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental, emphasizing collaboration and meeting clients where they are while combining talk therapy and skill-building as needed.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience in the counseling field and holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with licence details WA LMHC 60735601 and MI LPC 6401016649, and she practices in Michigan.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Start 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, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Washington

Languages

English