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Monica Birsen

Therapist(She/her)
22 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Stress management, Anger management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have a Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling, and have 25 years' experience in working with clients in a mental health context. Prior to that, I worked in a long-term care facility and with youth programs, so I bring into my practice a wealth of experience in working with all age groups and with many different demographics.

My approach to therapy

My clients prove to me over and over again that sometimes the greatest healing force is to be heard and validated. In addition to providing a safe environment for clients to talk things out, I provide clients with the self-regulating skills (emotion regulation skills, time management and self-care), in order to help you increase feelings of stability and confidence. Specifically, I offer DBT, trauma-informed therapy, and I am familiar with community programs that may be of help to you

What you can expect from me

I will meet you where you're at whether it's the first session or the 12th session. I like for my clients to take the lead in our sessions and I will follow your lead. After careful listening and some questions, I may invite you to explore worksheets, videos or books, or suggest experiences to help you learn about yourself and take charge of your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Bowling Green State University
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Schema, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Relational, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1446 South Reynolds Road Ste 301
    Maumee, OH 43537