- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma work
- Blended family issues
About Monique
Monique Paulus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience practicing in Idaho, Montana, and Arizona. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and the stress of life changes. Monique lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people navigate relationship and family tensions during transitions.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to address symptoms and daily struggles. Sessions often include looking at thought patterns, practical coping strategies, and motivation to make changes. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused work to guide that process.
Monique offers support for people dealing with grief, anger, caregiver stress, ADHD, and work-related pressure. She also works with clients handling complex or stigmatized concerns like kink and alternative sexual cultures, addiction, and first responder challenges. Her practice includes attention to how relationships and parenting stresses affect daily life.
In talk and skills work she helps clients set clear goals and try small changes between sessions. Expect direct feedback, problem-solving, and steps you can practice. The focus is on reducing distress and strengthening routines that help you manage day-to-day demands.
To start, follow the site’s matching and scheduling process. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Monique uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing along with trauma-focused work to structure sessions. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build momentum without pressure. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories or reactions and building skills to manage triggers and flashbacks.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will help clients identify which method fits their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses. The therapist and client review what is helping and try different techniques when needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in meetings, or make scheduling around work shifts simpler. Talk with Monique through the platform’s matching process to learn what formats she currently offers and to arrange sessions that fit your routine.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Montana, Arizona, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Monique works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and a broad range of related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses skills-based methods and direct conversation to set goals and try changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials in Arizona and Montana and practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.