- Skills-focused
- Trauma-informed
- Goal oriented
About Monique
Monique Paulus is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 13 years of practice to her therapy work. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and the stress of big life changes. Monique aims for clear, practical steps that feel doable in daily life.
Her sessions focus on understanding each person’s story and building skills to manage strong emotions. She uses straightforward tools to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and address substance use. People also come to her for help with relationship strain, workplace stress, grief, and questions about identity.
Monique draws on methods that help change unhelpful thoughts, boost motivation for change, and work through traumatic memories. She tailors those methods to fit each person’s situation. The result is a plan that combines short-term goals with longer-term coping strategies.
She has worked with a wide range of people including veterans and first responders, which informs her practical, results-oriented approach. Monique pays attention to the realities of everyday life when suggesting strategies and homework.
Monique also lists adoption and foster care among her focus areas and can address related concerns as part of broader work on identity, attachment, and family roles. She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Idaho, bringing years of hands-on experience to clients seeking steady support.
How these approaches translate to online work
Monique uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as core ways to help people make change. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process past hurt and reduce the hold traumatic memories have on day-to-day life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current struggles, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust them over time based on what works best.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and can reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or let someone avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Therapists and licensed professionals adapt their methods so the therapy remains practical and goal focused even when meetings happen remotely.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Montana, Arizona, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Monique works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar issues, and many related challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used here?
The approach is collaborative and practical, using tools to change unhelpful thinking, boost motivation, and address traumatic memories in ways that fit daily life.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, including work with veterans and first responders and people facing complex life situations.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices out of Idaho, with licensure noted in multiple states in her background.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.