Monique Rourk , LMHC, LPC

Monique Rourk, LMHC and LPC, is a seasoned mental health professional with twenty years of experience and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She holds licensing as a mental health counselor and a professional counselor - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and she has advanced training in trauma and PTSD, cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy skill development.

Her style is relaxed, flexible, and down to earth; she is often described as caring and easy to talk to. Monique approaches therapy with compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental stance, meeting each person where they are. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with clients actively participating in setting aims and choosing how to address them. Depending on needs, work can be conversational and exploratory or lean toward skill-based, solution-focused strategies developed together.

Monique practices an integrative model with a strong emphasis on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, offering holistic care that considers the many parts of a person’s life. She helps clients build safety, increase self-awareness, and develop practical coping skills to support emotional stability and improved well-being. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues including BDSM and kink concerns, personality and mood disorders, self-esteem and self-care, grief, and stress-related problems. She is licensed to practice in Washington, Florida, and Michigan and brings specialized training in approaches such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Seeking Safety, and the Strong Families parenting program.

Integrative Approaches and Online Therapy

Monique integrates client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. Client-centered therapy emphasizes respectful, compassionate listening and supports clients in exploring their own values and goals - it is useful for building trust, self-awareness, and clearer decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing practical skills to change thinking and behavior - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills - it can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving coping strategies.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Monique collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their schedules and comfort. Licensed professionals can deliver the same evidence-informed approaches remotely, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice new skills between sessions.