Monica Cowan , LPC

Monica Cowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon with more than 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are working through motivation and self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, and major life transitions, and she also offers executive and professional coaching to help clients clarify goals and take practical steps forward.

Monica approaches therapy by creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping individuals build confidence and develop coping strategies tailored to their circumstances. Her practice includes attention to stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, and other areas that affect day-to-day functioning.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Monica acknowledges that act of starting as meaningful. With an emphasis on empathy and practical support, she works with each person to identify priorities, set achievable goals, and move toward greater well-being at a sustainable pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Monica Cowan uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the person sets priorities and the therapist follows their lead; this approach is especially helpful for building self-esteem and working through life changes. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy is used as well to teach present-moment awareness and stress management techniques that can support sleep, mood, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Monica works with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor the combination of methods that best supports progress over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing access from home or work, easier scheduling around work and family responsibilities, and consistent continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals like Monica can adapt these formats to fit different concerns and lifestyles while focusing on meaningful change.