Monica Rodriguez, LPC
Calm practical guidance for life changes
Details
| Name | Monica Rodriguez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Monica
Monica Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience helping people work through stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. She practices in Texas and offers services in both English and Spanish. Monica approaches care with a calm, direct style that aims to make the first step feel manageable.
Monica believes each person is the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and patterns in a person's story, then uses that information to guide practical change.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into everyday life. Her approach blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and practical Cognitive Behavioral techniques. That mix lets people reframe difficult experiences, learn new ways to respond to thoughts and feelings, and test different behaviors between sessions.
Monica also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice repeating relationship patterns. Solution-focused methods help people identify what they want to change and build on what already works. This variety lets her tailor work to each person's needs.
She has helped people dealing with trauma, panic, mood challenges, chronic pain or illness, immigration-related stress, and issues tied to self-harm or sexual assault. Monica aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can try new ways of coping and make gradual progress.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Monica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Monica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Monica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Approaches Work Online
Monica commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and retell the stories that shape their lives. This approach looks at how personal narratives influence feelings and choices, and it can be useful for trauma, identity concerns, and life transitions.She also blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s priorities. CBT adds practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors between sessions. Together these approaches help with anxiety, depression, panic, and everyday stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what the person wants to work on.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use facial cues and visual connection when that feels important. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and more flexible ways to reflect between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Monica address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, immigration issues, panic, post-traumatic stress, and young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-first and practical. She centers each person’s story, then combines narrative listening with CBT tools and solution-focused steps to create clear goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges. That experience includes work with trauma, mood issues, and parenting concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
Monica holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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