Dr. Monique Thompson, LPC
Solution-focused LPC for trauma and relationships
- Trauma recovery
- Couples and infidelity
- Anxiety and mood disorders
About Dr. Monique Thompson
Dr. Monique Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 23 years of experience and more than 20,000 client hours. She favors a straightforward, solution-focused style that combines respect and support, and she is known for timely responses and practical strategies that help clients move forward.
Approximately 60 percent of her practice is devoted to adult survivors of sexual trauma, addictions including drugs, alcohol, and sex, and couples recovering from affairs. She also provides general mental health counseling for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, with particular experience supporting adults after hospitalization or those noticing symptoms for the first time. Additional services include pre-surgery psychological evaluations and group therapy. Her listed office hours are 8am - 3pm CST.
Thompson brings extensive experience to challenging cases and often uses targeted questions to uncover priorities and motivation, including exploring financial satisfaction, underlying reasons, and what a meaningful improvement would look like upon waking. She is the author of Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples: Tools and Exercises to Rebuild Your Relationship, released in 2021 and ranked among the top 100 Dating Books on Amazon since its publication. Her clinical focus spans stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment, caregiving stress, and life purpose.
Approximately 60 percent of her practice is devoted to adult survivors of sexual trauma, addictions including drugs, alcohol, and sex, and couples recovering from affairs. She also provides general mental health counseling for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, with particular experience supporting adults after hospitalization or those noticing symptoms for the first time. Additional services include pre-surgery psychological evaluations and group therapy. Her listed office hours are 8am - 3pm CST.
Thompson brings extensive experience to challenging cases and often uses targeted questions to uncover priorities and motivation, including exploring financial satisfaction, underlying reasons, and what a meaningful improvement would look like upon waking. She is the author of Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples: Tools and Exercises to Rebuild Your Relationship, released in 2021 and ranked among the top 100 Dating Books on Amazon since its publication. Her clinical focus spans stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment, caregiving stress, and life purpose.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Monique Thompson have?
Dr. Monique Thompson has 23 years of experience.
Is Dr. Monique Thompson a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC. License details: TX LPC 17013.
In which languages does Dr. Monique Thompson provide therapy?
English.
Where is Dr. Monique Thompson located?
Texas.
How can I work with Dr. Monique Thompson as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Monique Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Monique Thompson work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Monique Thompson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Monique Thompson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Practical Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and challenges where meaning and values matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms and offers concrete tools for coping. The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach for couples that emphasizes communication skills, managing conflict, and rebuilding trust after breaches such as infidelity.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Monique Thompson works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts methods over time so therapy aligns with what each person or couple hopes to achieve.
Online therapy with Dr. Thompson offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow continuity of care for those who travel or live at a distance, and support ongoing work between appointments with timely communication from therapists.
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