Monica Edwards
Hello! I am a dual licensed (LCSW and LCAS) clinician who received my Master's Degree from Fayetteville State University. I work with individual clients of all ages, such as children who have behavioral problems; late adolescents with educational and career concerns or substance abuse problems; adults facing marital or family difficulties, or career changes; and older adults facing situational/developmental life challenges.
First session
In the first session we'll work to establish rapport, discuss symptoms and what brought you to therapy. We'll discuss your goals and expectation(s) of treatment. This session will mostly be used for information gathering in an effort to better inform treatment. Clients are encouraged to share as much as they'd like. We'll also talk about methods to be employed for future session(s).
Strengths
Having worked with a diverse group of individuals from youth, to adults and geriatric for the past 8 years, I have developed a range of skills including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve clients that are open and willing to change. Persons interested in changing their perspective about life is welcome to meet and explore mental health issues that may be hindering their growth. My therapeutic approach has a holistic framework integrating techniques to promote physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. I strive to provide individualized care to meet the unique needs of my clients while recognizing that each client functions as part of a larger system.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This modality is used to help clients focus on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems.
Couples Counseling
This modality is used to help couples work through challenges in their relationship. It is aimed to help couples resolve conflict, improve communication skills, and strengthen their relationship. Couples counseling can provide a safe and supportive environment for couples to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors while learning new ways to improve their relationship.
Family Therapy
This modality is used to help families work through and improve issues that specifically affect the families mental health and functioning in order to maintain healthy and functional family relationships.
Motivational Interviewing
This modality is used to assess motivation for change and address any ambivalence towards change, primarily with Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
Person-centered (Rogerian)
This modality is used to empower clients by allowing clients to take more of a lead in sessions and discover their own solutions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- ArizonaLicense LCSW-22425
- North CarolinaLicense C012202
- VirginiaLicense 0904017802