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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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Monique. View 35 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan, Georgia, and 1 more

Recent reviews

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.

Aug 2024

Monique is great! She really takes the time to listen to you and help you work through your thoughts.

Jul 2024

More about Monique

  • 16 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 16 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the states of Washington, 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

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues BDSM Kink Alternative Sex Culture Body image Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent Personality Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Emptiness Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Military and Veterans Issues Mood disorders Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Phobias Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

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
  • LPC · Georgia · LPC012280 · Expires September 2024
  • 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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions. Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Monique Rourk

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

35 reviews

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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.

Aug 2024

Monique is great! She really takes the time to listen to you and help you work through your thoughts.

Jul 2024

Monique is easy to talk to and has had great tips and suggestions on ways to help me.

Mar 2024

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.

Mar 2024

Monique Rourke is giving me much-needed perspective during an insanely stressful time in my life. She has been a lifeline for me.

Jan 2024

Monique has helped me change my life. I am forever grateful for her insight, caring nature, and ability to point out my blind spots.

Nov 2023

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.

Sep 2023

She is amazing!!

Oct 2023

Shes great. 10/10 would rec

Apr 2023

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

Apr 2023

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.

Mar 2023

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.

Mar 2023

Monique let’s you breath and process therapy at your own rate.

Jan 2023

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

Dec 2022

Monique is fantastique!

Dec 2022

I've been actively in therapy for over 5 years and I can say that Monique is the best therapist I've worked with!

Nov 2022

Monique us very attentive and honest with me

Oct 2022

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.

Oct 2022

Monique patiently listens and gives advice and tasks that match with my personality and goals. I feel comfortable discussing my issues with Monique.

Oct 2022

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

Sep 2022

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.

E.S.·Jul 2022

She is down to earth & feel comfortable.

T.E.·May 2022

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.

J.U.·Apr 2022

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.

A.M.·Apr 2022

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.

J.O.·Apr 2022

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

D.A.·Mar 2022

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!

S.T.·Mar 2022

Best therapist I've ever had.

A.N.·Mar 2022

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.

S.A.·Jan 2022

She helps me to think through tough topics. Thank you

J.O.·Nov 2021

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.

S.T.·Nov 2021

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

E.R.·Nov 2021

Really good :)

J.O.·Oct 2021

She is attentive

S.T.·Sep 2021

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.

S.A.·Sep 2021

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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 16 years of experience.

Where is Monique Rourk licensed to practice?

Monique Rourk is licensed to practice in Michigan, Georgia, 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?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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