Monique Rourk , LMHC, LPC

Monique Rourk is a licensed clinician holding LMHC and LPC credentials with two decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and mood concerns. Based in Michigan, she is known for a relaxed, down-to-earth approach that aims to make therapy approachable and useful for everyday life.

Her style is compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental, and she emphasizes meeting clients where they are. Sessions are collaborative - clients help identify goals and choose how to address them. Depending on individual needs, work may focus on exploring thoughts and emotions through talk therapy or on practical, skill-based strategies to manage symptoms and improve functioning.

Monique practices an integrative model with strong emphasis on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques, and she also draws on dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and motivational strategies when helpful. Her holistic focus includes creating safety, building self-awareness, and developing coping skills to support emotional stability. She has particular experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction and sexual or BDSM-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Monique Rourk uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client's perspective drives the work - this approach helps people feel heard and supports exploration of values, goals, and personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Monique collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Monique is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without the need for travel, and they support ongoing skill practice and check-ins between longer sessions.