Licensed to practice in Washington and accepts 12 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello and welcome. My name is Monica Grewal. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I use systems thinking in my practice to foster dynamic and healthy relationships within families and couples. As a postmodern therapist, I embrace the idea that no single truth prevails, and acknowledge the fluidity of identity within the ever-changing landscapes of human experience. My mission is to create a space where inclusivity thrives, each voice is heard and respected, and healing comes from within the interconnectedness of our stories and shared experience. Drawing from my own rich tapestry of life experience as a queer immigrant woman of color, I understand the profound impact that culture and intersectionality can have on one's perspective. In my practice, I wholeheartedly embrace the client's worldview, celebrating their unique experiences and identities, while gently encouraging them to explore alternative narratives and possibilities. In the therapy room, we work together as empathetic co-authors to compose narratives that reflect your values, goals, and aspirations. I act as an enthusiastic coach, cheering from the sideline as you learn to identify strengths and skills that have been hidden or overlooked, and celebrate with you when you integrate these into their self-talk, amplifying resilience and potential for positive change. By setting clear, achievable, and trackable goals, we navigate the complex ecosystem of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors, ensuring sustainable progress and working toward a sense of homeostasis. Through the lens of narrative therapy, we dissect communication patterns, uncovering missed opportunities for connection and understanding, and challenge the dominant stories that have shaped your lives. Together, cautious and determined, we walk through the labyrinth of emotions, uncovering treasures buried in half-healed wounds. Clients learn to navigate and impact their inner landscapes, finding solace and strength in their process of self-discovery.
Our first session will be a lot of data gathering about where you come from and what shaped the way you see and think about the world.
Being a queer immigrant woman of color, I approach therapy sessions with a lens of empathy and curiosity and provide intersecting perspectives to clients.
I work best with individuals who are open and curious about the process of self-disclosure and self-discovery. Clients who are prepared to do the challenging but fulfilling work of sitting in discomfort and vulnerability while working on increasing psychological flexibility. If you are willing to challenge your own assumptions and create space for different perspectives, I think we would be a great fit.
Other specialties
I identify as
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Join me for a future focused goal-driven treatment method that focuses on highlighting client successes and sees the client as the expert.