Monique Rourk

Monique Rourk, LMHC, LPC, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma, and mood concerns. She writes therapy plans with the client and keeps sessions relaxed and focused on what matters most. Meetings are collaborative and practical, with room for both talking and skill practice. With 20 years in counseling, Monique uses an integrative style that centers the person in front of her. She emphasizes client-centered work and cognitive behavioral tools, and she tailors methods to each person's needs. She aims to help people reduce emotional distress and stop self-defeating patterns. Sessions often include learning coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and building a plan for emotional stability. Monique supports people working through grief, relationship worries, intimacy-related issues, and family stress. She also addresses complex concerns such as trauma, addiction, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and attachment-related problems. Her approach blends talk therapy with concrete skill building from evidence-informed methods. Clients help set goals and choose which strategies to try. The focus is on practical changes that fit daily life and lead to clearer thinking and more satisfying relationships. Monique holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and maintains licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She practices in Michigan and offers services in English. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button and follow the simple matching and scheduling steps.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a respectful working relationship. It helps people feel heard and then choose changes that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger. It often includes short exercises and homework to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skill-building around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication; it can be helpful for strong mood swings, intense anger, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which strategies to try first, adjust methods over time, and match techniques to goals and preferences. Clients are involved in setting goals and choosing practical steps.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. Some people find shorter or more frequent meetings easier to manage, while others prefer longer sessions for deeper processing. The therapist will discuss what layout of sessions fits your needs and daily routine.