Monica Thompson, LCSW, VA | Psychotherapist

About Monica Thompson

Focus areas

Stress Management

Work-Related Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Intervention

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Emotionally Focused

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian, Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Monica Thompson

My path to who I am today-a culturally responsive, integrative, and creative practitioner-was a journey of becoming the change I sought in the world. As a seasoned medical social worker with a Master's in Social Work from City University of New York, Hunter College, I recognized a particular need for therapists dedicated to supporting those who constantly face discrimination and health disparities. Four years ago, I founded Clinicians of the Diaspora, through which I have promoted access to equitable mental health care for over 100 clients. I have found a unique niche in supporting highly successful Black women, who face distinct challenges. I strive to create a safe and empowering space where they can explore their experiences, navigate their identities, and address emotional or psychological barriers. I am excited to expand this reach by joining Grow Therapy.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Building a strong therapeutic relationship is crucial to the work I do. I prioritize active listening, creating a non-judgmental space, and employing reflective processing to ensure clients feel heard and understood. Additionally, I find value in lovingly challenging limiting beliefs and behaviors and empowering clients to explore new perspectives and possibilities. I also like to connect the client to how their current circumstance and mindset could show up physiologically, using Chakras as a metric for their possible somatic responses. As a Reiki practitioner, this infusing of both clinical practice with energetic connection has been highly effective.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1386187797

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What practice does Monica Thompson work with?

Monica Thompson works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Monica Thompson?

Monica Thompson frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Monica Thompson on their profile.