Monique Jessie

Licensed Professional Counselor

Pronouns: She/Her

Identities: Black/African-American, Chronic Illness Warrior, Cis-Woman, Dog Mom

Therapeutic Style: Collaborative, Compassionate, and Humorous

Services Provided:

• Adult Individual Therapy

Who I am as a Therapist

As a therapist, I take a person-centered approach, helping clients tap into their strengths, autonomy, and capacity for growth. I integrate cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, and psychodynamic techniques to explore how past experiences shape present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

My work focuses on building practical skills in emotion regulation, communication, problem-solving, and cognitive restructuring. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, and major life transitions, with the goal of reducing distress and improving overall well-being.

I utilize compassionate humor within my therapeutic style when appropriate. I believe there is healing in laughter.

Areas of Focus

Therapeutic Approaches 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
• Compassionate Communication (NVC)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic
• Trauma Therapy

Who I am when I'm not a Therapist

When not in therapy, I love nature, photography, going to concerts, karaoke, and playing with my golden retriever, Daphne.

Training & Experience  

• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Worked in residential behavioral health for 8 years.
• Participated in American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Out of Darkness walks since 2012.