Monique Rourk, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Monique Rourk |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan, Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Monique
Monique Rourk is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. She uses a practical, down-to-earth style so conversations feel straightforward and relatable. Monique asks clients to set goals and takes a collaborative approach to reach them.
She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral ideas to address what matters most in daily life. Sessions can be mostly talk-based or focus on skill-building, depending on the person’s needs.
Background and approach
Common focuses include coping skills, mood regulation, self-esteem, and communication strategies. Monique pays attention to life context. She works with issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and family or relationship stress.
She also addresses more specific topics like abandonment, attachment, body image, codependency, and BDSM and kink-related concerns. With 20 years in the counseling field, Monique draws on several approaches to fit each client. She emphasizes creating safety, building self-awareness, and strengthening coping skills so people can manage emotions and make clearer choices.
Monique holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and lists credentials as LMHC and LPC. She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. Her style is steady, empathetic, and goal-oriented, aimed at helping people move toward more satisfying daily lives.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Monique works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Monique among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Monique among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Monique among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Monique among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Monique among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monique among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monique among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Monique 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 Monique directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills work online
Narrative Therapy helps people reframe life stories by identifying the patterns that shape their sense of self. It can be useful for addressing issues like shame, identity concerns, and relationship patterns by creating alternative meanings.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy so the person feels heard and respected. This approach supports emotional processing, self-esteem, and finding personal values that guide change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest ways to combine approaches that fit their needs. Decisions about methods and pace are made collaboratively through ongoing conversation.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation easier. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone can fit a break at work or lower bandwidth situations, and chat or text can support brief check-ins and skill practice between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent while matching how they prefer to communicate.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Monique often address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. Other common concerns include trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is relaxed and practical. Sessions mix listening and talk therapy with skill-building based on what each person needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has worked in counseling for 20 years and focuses on creating safety, self-awareness, and coping skills for emotional stability.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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