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Monique Dildy

Monique Dildy

LPC-MHSP

Therapist · Tennessee · 5+ years of experience

Therapist focused on practical change

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  • Anger and stress
  • Sexuality and kink
  • Self-esteem work

About Monique

Monique Dildy is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, LGBT-related concerns, family strain, and self-esteem struggles. She brings five years of clinical experience and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Monique uses a respectful, sensitive approach to meet each person where they are. She emphasizes practical conversation and clear plans rather than jargon. In sessions she tailors the dialogue and plan to fit each person's needs. She supports exploration of relationship patterns, boundaries, and coping tools for strong emotions like anger. Monique also addresses sexuality and nontraditional relationship concerns, including kink, BDSM culture, and polyamory, when these come up. Discussion of guilt, shame, codependency, commitment worries, and forgiveness is offered in straightforward terms. Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She helps people identify small, doable steps to reduce stress and build self-worth. Work may include learning skills to notice triggers, try new behaviors, and repair relationships. Monique encourages courage and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She aims to empower clients to make choices that fit their values and life. Her approach is practical and conversational, with attention to emotional safety and personal goals. People seeking help with anger, relationship complexities, sexuality questions, or young adult transitions may find her approach a practical fit. She looks forward to supporting clients through change and improved daily functioning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesForgivenessGuilt and shamePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Monique uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional regulation. One common technique helps people notice and name triggers, then practice new responses to anger and anxiety. This approach is useful for learning to pause, choose a different behavior, and reduce intense reactions. Another helpful approach is skill-building around relationships and boundaries. This work involves identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing communication, and setting clearer limits to improve interactions with others. It can help with family conflict, codependency, and non-monogamous relationship concerns. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in real life. Plans can be adjusted over time as needs change. For practical matters, please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone continue steady work on anger, stress, or relationship goals from wherever they are able to connect.

At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LPC-MHSP
Languages
English
License (Tennessee)
LPC-MHSP · No. 6307
NPI
1134835689

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, LGBT-related concerns, family tension, and self-esteem issues. Additional topics include kink and BDSM culture, polyamory, codependency, and young adult challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful, sensitive, and practical. Sessions focus on clear conversation, identifying triggers, and building small, achievable steps toward change.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional work experience providing counseling in Tennessee. That experience informs her work with emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and sexuality topics.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LPC-MHSP as a Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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