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Monica Baltodano-Dubey

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Faith Based (Catholic/Christian) License Professional Counselor. Certified in Trauma, Grief and Loss that loves working with Adolescents, Couples, Families and Individuals since 2004. I strongly believe that through our life our experiences may leave deep wounds that stop us from being loved by others and giving love to others. Through Therapy, one can begin to process these wounds, as a heart surgeon unclogs the arteries of the heart, and begin to feel like the loving individual that God created us to be and wants us to be

Soy una Licenciada de fe (católico/cristiano). Certificado en trauma, duelo y pérdida que le encanta trabajar con adolescentes, parejas, familias e individuos desde 2004. Creo firmemente que a través de nuestra vida nuestras experiencias pueden dejar heridas profundas que nos impediran ser amados por otros y dar amor a los demás

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that lasting healing occurs when we address the underlying causes of emotional pain rather than simply managing the symptoms. Together, we work to identify the core roots of your struggles, uncover the experiences and beliefs that continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and begin the process of healing from the inside out.

Rather than placing a temporary bandage on emotional wounds, I help clients understand and resolve the deeper issues that contribute to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other life challenges. By identifying the root causes of distress, we can create meaningful and lasting change, allowing healthier behaviors, greater emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of well-being to emerge.

Healing is not about masking pain—it is about transforming it.

Mi enfoque terapéutico se basa en la convicción de que la sanación duradera ocurre cuando abordamos las causas profundas del dolor emocional, en lugar de simplemente tratar sus síntomas. Juntos, trabajaremos para identificar la raíz de sus dificultades, explorar las experiencias, creencias y patrones que continúan influyendo en sus pensamientos, emociones y comportamientos, y comenzar un proceso de sanación desde el interior.

En lugar de colocar una solución temporal o un "curita" sobre las heridas emocionales, mi objetivo es ayudarle a comprender y sanar los problemas fundamentales que contribuyen a la ansiedad, la depresión, el trauma, los conflictos en las relaciones y otros desafíos de la vida. Al identificar y sanar las causas de origen, es posible lograr cambios significativos y duraderos, desarrollar comportamientos más saludables, fortalecer la resiliencia emocional y alcanzar un mayor bienestar.

La sanación no consiste en ocultar el dolor, sino en transformarlo.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and evidence-based therapeutic environment where you can heal at the core, break unhealthy patterns, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Mi compromiso es ofrecer un espacio seguro, compasivo y basado en prácticas terapéuticas respaldadas por la evidencia científica, donde usted pueda sanar desde la raíz, romper patrones poco saludables y construir una vida más plena, equilibrada y satisfactoria.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Challenging, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Loyola University of New Orleans
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Louisiana)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Play, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults, Infants / Toddlers, Children
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    4300 South I-10 Service Road West Suite 101b
    Metairie, LA 70001