LCMFT, 15 years of experience
Hi, I’m Dr. Monica Pattillo, a Telehealth Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger, more connected relationships. I specialize in attachment-based therapy, CBT, family systems, and couples work, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs. Whether you're navigating conflict, healing from trauma, or seeking deeper emotional connection, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore, grow, and thrive—right from the comfort of your home.
In our first session, my goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard and supported. We'll begin by exploring what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping to work on, and any questions or concerns you may have. I’ll ask about your background, relationships, and current challenges to get a fuller picture of your experience. Together, we’ll begin identifying goals and setting the foundation for a collaborative, personalized approach to your care. You don’t need to prepare anything—just come as you are.
What sets my therapeutic approach apart is the way I integrate evidence-based methods with deep emotional attunement and a systemic lens. I combine CBT, attachment-based therapy, family systems, and couples work to address both individual and relational concerns. My clients often share that they feel truly seen and understood, and that our work helps them break long-standing patterns, improve communication, and build stronger emotional connections. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I focus on creating lasting change by helping clients understand the “why” behind their struggles and empowering them with the “how” to move forward.
I’m best positioned to support individuals, couples, and families who are seeking deeper emotional connection, healing from relational wounds, and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. My clients often come with concerns around anxiety, communication breakdowns, parenting stress, trauma, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns. Whether you're motivated to strengthen your relationships, improve emotional regulation, or break cycles that no longer serve you, I offer a compassionate, structured space to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
I draw extensively on attachment-based approaches to support individuals and families in building secure, emotionally attuned relationships. My experience with this method centers on understanding how early attachment experiences shape relational patterns, emotional regulation, and interpersonal dynamics across the lifespan.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand and reshape the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My experience with CBT has allowed me to support individuals and families in developing practical tools for emotional regulation, problem-solving, and healthier communication.
I specialize in using family systems theory to help families navigate relational challenges, improve communication, and foster emotional connection. My experience with family therapy is rooted in understanding the family as an interconnected system, where each member’s behavior influences and is influenced by others.
I bring a compassionate and structured approach to couples therapy, helping partners navigate emotional disconnection, communication breakdowns, and relational stressors. My experience with couples therapy is grounded in attachment theory, systemic thinking, and evidence-based modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for relationships.