Monique Rourk, LMHC, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

Client-centered methods
Cognitive behavioral work
DBT and mindfulness

About Monique

Monique Rourk is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She practices in Michigan and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD. Monique uses a direct, down-to-earth style and invites people to be active in setting goals for therapy.

Sessions are relaxed and task-focused. Conversations can be mostly talk therapy, or they can include skill-focused work. Clients and Monique work together to choose which approaches to try and when to shift direction. She emphasizes helping people build awareness and practical coping skills.

Monique uses an integrative approach with a strong emphasis on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies. She also draws on dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address emotion regulation, problem solving, and motivation for change. This mix is aimed at reducing distress and limiting behaviors that get in the way of day-to-day life.

Her background includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling and two decades in clinical settings. Monique helps people develop clearer thinking patterns, steadier emotions, and concrete skills for handling stress and relationship strain.

She supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, and intimate or sexual concerns including BDSM and kink-related issues. Her work often involves building safety, increasing self-awareness, and teaching coping strategies that can be used outside sessions.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can decide their own next steps. In practice this means sessions often begin by checking current problems and prioritizing goals, which helps with anger, relationships, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests small changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger reactions, and developing concrete coping steps.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are commonly used when strong feelings or repeated conflict get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monique will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean shifting focus between talk, skills practice, or mindful exercises as progress is assessed.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about the session lengths and any subscription details when you schedule your first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Michigan, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Monique works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She keeps sessions relaxed and practical. Clients help set goals and choose whether to focus on talking or on skills practice.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Monique has 20 years of experience working in counseling settings and holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMHC and an LPC with licensure in Washington, Florida, and Michigan, and she practices from Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start therapy?

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