Monique Harris
My name is Monique Harris, MA, LPC, LCDC. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and Michigan. I have 9 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.
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.
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!
First session
The use of client centered techniques to establish relationship and build rapport. I will utilized guided discussion to gather information to assess and identify the problem. I will also explain the counseling process and therapeutic relationship so that they will be able to make an informed decision about whether or not I'll be a good fit to meet their therapeutic needs.
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.
Ideal clients
Individuals who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
9+ years; addiction, co-occurring disorders and variety of other mood disorders 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 and emotional distress.
Christian Counseling
Masters in Pastoral Counseling, Licensed Minister (13+ years experience working with diverse populations)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Most recent intervention used to help individuals reduce suffer, increase happiness, learn how to control their thoughts and experience their reality as it is without judgement while improving coping skills and improving interpersonal relationships.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1221 W Belt Line Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, 212