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Monica Rodriguez

Monica Rodriguez, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 13+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for stress and anxiety

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma support
  • Spanish and English

About Monica

Monica Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety and on helping people manage upsetting thoughts and strong emotions. Monica aims to make the first step less overwhelming and offers steady support through change.

She treats trauma and abuse concerns and assists people facing depression, anger, and relationship strain. Monica also helps with parenting challenges and addresses issues tied to chronic pain, illness, or disability. Her work includes support for panic attacks, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress among other mood-related concerns.

Monica uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person's situation. She practices client-centered therapy by listening closely and following the person’s pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills.

She brings narrative and psychodynamic ideas into sessions to look at life stories and recurring patterns that shape current behavior. Solution-focused strategies help set clear, achievable goals and notice progress between sessions.

Monica offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. She encourages people to take the step of reaching out and to expect a collaborative, respectful process that builds on their strengths.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

How Monica’s Approaches Guide Online Therapy

Monica often uses client-centered therapy to create a calm, listening-focused space where the person’s own goals lead the work. This approach helps when someone needs support sorting through feelings or making sense of life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing new coping skills. CBT is practical for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns because it teaches specific tools to manage symptoms day to day.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Monica will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies as the work progresses and pays attention to what feels most helpful.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy across moves or different time zones when international sessions are relevant.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monica commonly address?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and depression. Additional areas include chronic pain, panic attacks, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and person-focused. She listens, follows each person’s pace, and mixes practical skill-building with exploration of life patterns.

What is her professional background?

She holds 13 years of professional experience working with emotional and behavioral concerns. That background includes work with trauma, mood issues, and parenting challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts clients from outside the United States.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and the therapist’s schedule. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Monica?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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