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Our Therapy
At Monarch Coaching and Counseling we look at the symbolism of the butterfly and the perseverance of the Monarch butterfly to guide our clients in their personal transformation, channel their inner creativity, endless potential, and work to find vibrant joy, change, and strength to experience their personal life goals.
The cycle of the butterfly in and of itself holds insight for us. Starting as a caterpillar, the butterfly retreats within the chrysalis where it undergoes transformation. The caterpillar must complete this difficult transition in order to realize it’s full transformation. At Monarch Coaching and Counseling, our holistic approach to wellness allows clients to transform in a safe environment, free from stress and judgement, growth is able to be experienced through multiple modalities.
Seeking help is a sign of strength.
If you are looking for guidance with anxiety, fears, depression, or stress, it takes courage to ask for help. It is important to take care of your mind, body and spirit. Admitting you can’t do everything on your own, is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast paced, demanding world.
The good news is, asking for help gets easier with a little practice. The way in which we cope in the world is greatly influenced by how we see and interact with the world. Asking for help, and obtaining a fresh perspective is often the first and most profound step toward developing the mental muscle and physical strength needed to become stronger. The more support you gain, the better equipped you will be to take on bigger challenges and achieve more successes. Achieving the perfect balance between the health of mind, body, and spirit involves making use of several techniques and practices. Your journey is definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. The whole person experts at Monarch offer a balanced approach and will help design and guide you through your personal journey. Incorporating holistic practices such as yoga and massage therapy combine physical, mental and spiritual learnings and support to round out your journey to wellness.
Our counselors use a combination of methods including: CBT, EMDR, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, somatic sensitization, Client Centered Therapy and mindfulness.
As we are dedicated to total health, Monarch offers several modalities of care to clients including individual and group therapy, art therapy, we also offer yoga and massage to be a part of your overall wellness journey.
Access and referral to prescribers for psychotropic medication is also available for clients.
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
– NIDO QUBEIN
Coaching
Coaching can give you the support you need for life changing decisions, become the catalyst for becoming your most authentic and successful self. Life coaching can help bring clarity, improve confidence and develop empowerment to help you overcome obstacles, fears and insecurities. Through the coaching relationship we will bridge the gap between theory and practice and create an accountable plan for you to recognize the possibilities in your life and achieve your goals faster.
Feeling stuck in your career, transitioning from college to the workforce, transitioning from one position to another? Do you find yourself taking on new duties such as caring for a loved one, juggling virtual school/work as well as your family? Are you finding yourself in a virtual community yearning for more purpose and connection? We offer life coaching for those who are looking for help with redirection, discovery and life changing decisions. Meeting you where you are we use a root cause analytic approach to mapping out your path, identifying clear objectives, measurable goals, and outcomes analysis.
Coaching packages include individual, group and monthly rates.
Counseling
Counseling/Psychotherapy can be an effective tool in providing you with the necessary support and training to overcome the challenges you face. Many studies have shown throughout the years that psychotherapy is an effective form of treating and managing mental illnesses and other emotional disorders.
Struggling with changes in your day to day? Finding yourself overwhelmed with the stress of everyday life? Do you find yourself in a new position of caring for an elderly loved one? Have you been recently diagnosed with a new illness that requires significant life changes? In this ever changing world, it is normal for the "stuff" in life to become too much. Do you find yourself worrying more, maybe overreacting? Do you find yourself getting angry more often? Are you avoiding people, places and things that used to bring you happiness and joy? Experiencing family or marital issues? It is easy in the state we are living in to find yourself experiencing increased anxiety and even depressed feelings. Our counseling is available to you to talk through and work on strategies with our licensed counselors to help you achieve better mental health. Identifying that how you are feeling isn't normal for you is the most important first step. Let us walk with you through your journey.
Our Therapists are highly trained and specialized. See "Our Team" for details.
Treatment Areas of Expertise include:
- Child/Adolescent Issues
- Career/School issues and transitions
- Medical Illness or Chronic Pain
- Anxiety or Fears
- Depression
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Relationship issues
- LGBTQIA
- Eating Disorders
- Women’s Issues
- Parenting
- Adoption/Foster Care Issues
- Postpartum Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Bullying
- Trauma
Massage and Reiki
Everyone has stress in their life. That stress can result in tension in various parts of the body, and prevents good health and relaxation of the mind and body. Massage therapy allows your body to rest, and to experience not only physical, but psychological benefits.
Most people who have had a massage fail to understand and fully benefit from the psychology of massage therapy. Massage will release tension in your mind, creating a better sense of awareness yet simultaneously allowing clearer thinking, better sleep, and reduced anxiety. By adding massage to your therapy experience you are allowing your body and mind a moment to pause in this fast-paced world we live in. The rejuvenating benefits of massage therapy helps you cope with your daily worries and brings immediate relief.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. Reiki has been found extremely beneficial for emotional release and as a therapeutic component in dealing effectively with trauma, anxiety and depression.
Yoga
Some of the psychological benefits of yoga are:
- Relaxation: while paying attention to your breath you are being taught a way to reduce the levels of stress hormone in your blood stream.
- Calming the mind: Focusing on your body movements and your breath minimizes excess “noise” in your mind can help achieve clarity over what is truly troubling you.
- Put you in touch with your body: Increasing your awareness on your physical self can sometimes clue you in to emotions that you might not have recognized otherwise.
- Mindfulness principles: Worry is either future focused or rooted in the past. Yoga teaches presence in the moment and focus on the here and now. Practicing mindfulness can help you see what is within your power and control.
- Distress Tolerance: Yoga helps you be comfortable in discomfort and helps you gain confidence.