Melissa Monahan, LPC, AZ | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Monahan

Focus areas

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Panic Attack

Stress Management

Childhood Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Transgender Care

Coping Mechanism Development

Self-Harm / Injury

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Feminist

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

EMDR

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Monahan

Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first step to what can be a scary but rewarding self-awareness journey. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered approach to therapy, which means you are in charge and I'm along to help guide you through the ride. Let me know when you're ready, and we'll start the process together. My approach I am well-versed in several counseling styles and will adapt my style to meet your needs. I often use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. In some situations, I may use strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT works well to help people learn how to regulate emotions. I also use EMDR, a therapy approach that helps resolve past traumatic events. Above all else, I work from a compassionate space, accepting people as whoever they are without bias or judgment. My focus I work with adolescents and adults who are managing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and those seeking support for self-esteem issues. Life is hard, especially when you don't feel like yourself. We can work together to develop a plan to get things back on track. My communication style I'm kind, gentle, and judgment-free. I like to use humor and real-life examples to help get my point across. I allow a lot of room for free expression and appreciate active participation. My journey to mental healthcare As a kid, I always wanted to help people and animals. As I grew up, I knew I wanted to continue with that mindset, but I wasn't quite sure how. I majored in Sociology, but quickly realized that working with individuals was my calling. I went back to school for my Master's in counseling. I have worked with a large variety of people, and seeing my clients gain confidence or find peace makes my work incredibly rewarding. My goals for you Therapy is an opportunity to work towards the change you want in your life.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Arizona

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1831355379

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What practice does Melissa Monahan work with?

Melissa Monahan works with Rula Health - Arizona.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Monahan?

Melissa Monahan frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Monahan on their profile.