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Monica Rodriguez

Monica Rodriguez, LPC

Texas

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Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting support

About Monica

Monica Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. She supports people who want clearer thinking and steadier reactions in everyday life.

Monica views each person as the expert on their own story and starts by listening to what matters most. She uses everyday language and practical steps so conversations feel direct and useful. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building on what already works.

Her approach blends ways of working that look at thoughts, life stories, and problem-solving. Monica may use strategies to shift unhelpful thinking, narrative exercises to reframe difficult memories, and focused goal-setting to manage moments of intense feeling. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice long-standing patterns that keep repeating.

People come to her when anger shows up at work, at home, or inside relationships. She helps them notice triggers, try new responses, and practice calmer habits. Monica also supports those living with chronic pain or illness who find stress and mood changes are wearing their reserves thin.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Monica accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.

How Monica’s approaches translate to online work

Monica uses Client-Centered Therapy to hear what matters most to the client and build sessions around their priorities. That approach focuses on listening and responding so people can make sense of their feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; this can help with anger, panic, and mood problems.

Navigating which approach fits best is part of the work. Monica collaborates with each person to decide whether a listening-focused, thought-focused, or narrative approach will meet their needs. She adjusts methods over time based on the client’s goals and what proves useful in practice.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use video or other formats that suit their energy level and focus. Monica aims to match the method and practical setup to each person’s life so progress can fit into everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as chronic pain, impulse concerns, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She listens first and treats the client as the expert on their story. Her sessions mix practical steps, thought work, and narrative reflection to change unhelpful patterns.

What is her professional background?

She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people through mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients may be accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan.

How do I begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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