Monique Rourk , LMHC, LPC

Monique Rourk is a licensed counselor with two decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and carries credentials as LMHC and LPC - explained as Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - along with certification in clinical trauma work.

Her approach blends warmth and practicality. She is often described as down-to-earth, caring, and easy to talk to, and she aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients participate actively in setting goals and choosing methods. Sessions can be conversational and exploratory or focused on skill-building, depending on what a client needs at the time.

Monique practices an integrative model with strong emphasis on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques, supplemented by dialectical behavior and motivational interviewing strategies when appropriate. This flexibility allows her to tailor care for issues such as depression, PTSD and trauma, substance use concerns, intimacy and BDSM-related matters, personality and mood disorders, grief, and stress-related problems.

She emphasizes holistic well-being by helping clients build safety, increase self-awareness, and develop coping skills that support emotional stability and healthier relationships. Monique works collaboratively with each person to create practical plans and tools that reflect individual values and life circumstances, supporting a pathway toward greater self-respect and fulfillment.