I am pleased with our relationship. I've been in recovery for around 35 years and although my journey has been bumpy and I've hit a couple of serious bottoms along the way, I am far from crisis at this time. I am in maintenance mode and also still learning and growing. Monique and I have been working together for around 3 months and our relationship is growing closer. I have had 9 therapists over the years and she is one of the best.
Monique Rourk, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Monique is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Monique. View 39 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan and Washington
Recent reviews
Monique is simply the best. She listens to hear not just listens to respond. That’s something that is important to me.
More about Monique
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LMHC
Hello, and welcome. My name is Monique Rourk, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Here is a bit of information about me and my counseling style. I am a very relaxed and flexible. I have been told that I am very down to earth, caring, and easy to talk to. I would describe my counseling style as compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, and meeting you where you are at. Our sessions are relaxed and focused on your goals. You are an active participant in identifying therapy goals and choosing options on how to address them. Depending on your needs, therapy can be more of talk therapy, sharing and processing thoughts and feelings. It could also incorporate solution skill-based focused. We talk about options and come up with a plan together that will meet your needs.
My goal is to assist each individual to develop a rational philosophy of life that will reduce emotional distress and self-defeating behaviors, thus resulting in the ability to be happier and live more fulfilling lives. I believe that each individual is unique and that therapy approaches are to be flexible and unique as well. My philosophy is that each individual has the right and capacity for self-fulfillment and self-respect. I practice an integrative approach, with strong emphasis on client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I focus on providing holistic therapy, that addresses all aspects involved in an individual's life to stabilize and improve well-being. I assist with creating safety, developing self-awareness, and develop skills for coping and emotional stability, to promote optimum health. While I have engaged in many areas of therapy focus, I am specialized in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, sexual and BDSM related concerns, personality disorders, self-care, self-esteem, mood disorders, relationship concerns, problem solving, and stress-related concerns.
I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and have worked in the counseling field for 17 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the states of Washington, Florida, Georgia, and Michigan. I have specialized training in trauma and PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Strong Families parenting program, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill development.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Monique Rourk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043444953.
- LPC · Michigan · 6401016649 · Expires May 2026
- LMHC · Washington · 60735601 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Monique Rourk
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I am pleased with our relationship. I've been in recovery for around 35 years and although my journey has been bumpy and I've hit a couple of serious bottoms along the way, I am far from crisis at this time. I am in maintenance mode and also still learning and growing. Monique and I have been working together for around 3 months and our relationship is growing closer. I have had 9 therapists over the years and she is one of the best.
Monique is simply the best. She listens to hear not just listens to respond. That’s something that is important to me.
Monique has helped immensely in a short period of time. I would highly recommend her as a therapist
Very pleasant
Monique helps me gain perspective on my turbulent life. She is able to help me step out of my mental churn and see a path forward towards balance in my life.
Monique is great! She really takes the time to listen to you and help you work through your thoughts.
Monique is easy to talk to and has had great tips and suggestions on ways to help me.
Monique is a great listener, refers back to items discussed in a prior visit. Listens with intent! She's empathetic, understanding, helps to see the bigger picture ... love her.
Monique Rourke is giving me much-needed perspective during an insanely stressful time in my life. She has been a lifeline for me.
Monique has helped me change my life. I am forever grateful for her insight, caring nature, and ability to point out my blind spots.
Monique provides a safe place to let go of the burden you've been carrying. Her expertise, acceptance, and compassion make it so easy to share your innermost self with her. She provides much-needed perspective on the internal dialog that can hijack your quality of life.
She is amazing!!
Shes great. 10/10 would rec
monique is a great listener and doesnt make your sessions feel too clinical, ive had therapists in the past that would feel like they were following the basic "and how does that make you feel" script for everything you brought up. she makes sessions feel like talking to a friend and i immediately felt i could trust her from day one
I am so glad that I tried Better Help and it paired me with Monique. In three sessions I have already had several mind blowing breakthroughs. I finally have hope that I will work through issues that had been so sumpressed I had no idea they were issues. I have hope back in my life.
Monique is extremely patient with me and she doesn't make me feel like she is forcing her thoughts on me . I can do a better job of meeting with her but when I message her, safe always gets back to me.
Monique let’s you breath and process therapy at your own rate.
I have been meeting with Monique for a month now and I love our sessions so much. She really helps you work through problems with a clear head and she really listens. I have tried to find the right therapist for years now and I am so happy
Monique is fantastique!
I've been actively in therapy for over 5 years and I can say that Monique is the best therapist I've worked with!
Monique us very attentive and honest with me
I was extremely nervous going into therapy and didn’t know what to expect. Monique made me feel welcome, and she took the time to truly listen to what I’ve been through. I feel through each session I understand myself and my feelings a bit more.
Monique patiently listens and gives advice and tasks that match with my personality and goals. I feel comfortable discussing my issues with Monique.
Monique has been so responsive and engaging in our sessions. She knows when to sit back and just listen and she’s always ready with some great perspective, insight and wisdom when it’s necessary. Highly encourage you to give her your time, you won’t be disappointed
Monique has been awesome! Such a good listener and never judgemental. Her Monday messages definitely help get through the week. She is someone I can definitely recommend to others.
She is down to earth & feel comfortable.
Monique helped me get through a very difficult part of my life. I appreciate that she challenged me in a calm way to get me to see myself the best way to help myself.
I’ve been seeing Monique for over 4 weeks now and I honestly love my sessions with her, I am already noticing my thoughts and approaches shifting positively. I did not expect to be in this place in this short period of time. Monique has been involved with every word and emotions that I have and guides me to resolve issues in such a gentle and productive manner.
She is kind, gentle, and knowledgeable. Identified my problems quickly and help me out I’m immediately. I was skeptical of therapy at first but she has really helped me out.
I have made so much progress in my life and I would mostly like to thank Monique. She has helped me to see things from a new perspective and really take charge on my life
Monique is amazing! She is very down to earth and easy to talk to. She really allows the client to lead their therapy journey and is great at guiding the conversation. She is also quick to respond on messages and is always willing to check in between sessions. I was in a very rough spot when I started my sessions but working with Monique really allowed me to grow and work through many of the things that were causing me anxiety. I am extremely happy with matching with Monique!
Best therapist I've ever had.
Monique is very supportive and comes up wit ways to make situations more understandable. She seems to get the person and feel for them not just see them as just another client.
She helps me to think through tough topics. Thank you
Monique is the best, I am so lucky to have gotten her as my first pick of therapists on this app. She listens and offers me good advise. I look forward to our sessions every week. The only down side is it seems like the 45 minutes go by so fast.
She is easy to talk to I had struggled to find the right therapist for me and when I read her profile I felt like she was the right one and I was right it is easy to talk to her and I don’t feel judged
Really good :)
She is attentive
I love that Monique truely cares about me. She responds quickly and with great questions or exercises. I always feel really good after our talks and enjoy the messaging as well. I truly would recommend her for a listening ear that gives great feedback and interaction.
Frequently asked questions
Does Monique Rourk offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Monique Rourk works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Monique Rourk speak?
Monique Rourk speaks English.
How many years of experience does Monique Rourk have?
Monique Rourk has 17 years of experience.
Where is Monique Rourk licensed to practice?
Monique Rourk is licensed to practice in Michigan and Washington.
Does Monique Rourk accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Monique Rourk does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Monique Rourk offer?
Monique Rourk offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Monique Rourk?
Monique Rourk can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Monique Rourk?
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