Monique Paulus

Monique Paulus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction, and anger. Monique aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for everyday life.

Her practice emphasizes clear, step-by-step support during life transitions. She helps people handle panic, manage difficult emotions, and sort through relationship and identity concerns. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between appointments to reduce overwhelm.

Monique combines practical talk with focused therapies to address trauma, substance use, and recurring mood problems. She often uses methods that help change unhelpful thoughts and motivate steps toward healthier behavior. The work is collaborative, with goals set together and adjusted over time.

She has worked with a range of people, including veterans and first responders, and brings experience with complex situations like grief, caregiving strain, and blended family challenges. Monique also offers support around intimacy-related issues, body image, and sexual diversity topics.

Her LCSW credential reflects clinical social work training and practice. Monique is licensed in Arizona, Montana, and Idaho and sees clients from Idaho. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session according to availability.

How Monique’s approaches translate to online therapy

Monique uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. CBT focuses on practical skills and short-term goals and can help with stress, panic, and depression.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. This approach centers on the person's own reasons for change and helps build motivation for steps like cutting back on substances or improving self-care. Motivational Interviewing is collaborative and respectful of each person's pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and new priorities arise.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what is available. Many people find online care helpful because it can better fit work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how sessions can be scheduled to fit your routine.