My name is Monique Harris, MA, LPC, LCDC. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I have 5 years experience serving children, adolescents, families, and veterans through individual or group therapy who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. More specifically, addressing a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and personality disorders. My counseling philosophy includes Rational Emotive Behavior and Choice Reality Therapy, placing emphasis on reshaping core beliefs in those individuals experiencing a variety of mental health conditions, thereby empowering them to live full, satisfying lives free from unnecessary psychological distress. Also, introducing the concept of choice and functioning in the here and now (reality), helping them understand that they have a choice and the power to change, adjust or enhance whatever it is that they want to alter about themselves, their situation or circumstances. My counseling style is compassionate, empathic, non-judgemental, and genuine. My goal is to empower individuals to live an emotional resilient, relentless, renewed, and restored lifestyle. I am looking forward to working with you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Imagine Me! Resilient places emphasis on reshaping core beliefs in those individuals experiencing a variety of mental health conditions, thereby empowering them to live full, satisfying lives free from unnecessary psychological distress. Also, introducing the concept of choice and functioning in the here and now (reality), helping them understand that they have a choice and the power to change. My role as a therapist will be to help in addressing and empowering clients by implementing and executing the counseling skills necessary to bridge the gap and facilitate the total development, perspective or focus of the population in which I am serving. In essence, when an individual is off track, it will be my responsibility to help link the person back to a healthier self.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) developed by Albert Ellis, which is built on the idea that how we feel is largely influenced by how we think. As is implied by the name, this form of therapy encourages the development of rational thinking to facilitate healthy emotional expression and behavior. Choice Theory-Reality Therapy by William Glasser, theory posits that we as humans are born with five innate needs, this includes, survival, love or belonging, power or achievement, freedom and fun. Once these needs are compromised or negatively impacted, our behavior, actions and thoughts shift to reflect an effort to get back to the need(s) that were impacted.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
• Provide guidance to individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. • Teach clients problem-solving techniques, coping skills, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and anger management. • Address a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and personality disorders. • Specialize in substance abuse and relapse prevention. • Facilitate adolescent & adult psychoeducation groups