Monica Wacks

Hi, I’m Monica Wacks, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MS, LMHC) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). I am deeply passionate about personal growth and development, and I built my practice to facilitate real, grounded transformation.

I work with teens (13+), adults, and couples who are ready to step off autopilot, break old patterns, simplify their daily lives, and engage in meaningful personal exploration. My background combines rigorous clinical training with integrative mind-body practices, allowing me to view mental health through a holistic lens. Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking stronger relationship dynamics, or working through stress and emotional hurdles, my goal is to help you build internal resilience that lasts well beyond our sessions.

My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and deeply practical. I believe therapy should be a collaborative space where deep self-awareness meets real-world action, anchoring your growth through manageable steps and sustainable lifestyle choices.

I integrate evidence-based frameworks into a unified, person-centered approach tailored to your unique goals:

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) & DBT: Cultivate mindfulness, emotional resilience, and alignment with your core values.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns.
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Target immediate goals by building on your existing strengths.
• The Gottman Method: Provide practical, proven tools to improve communication and connection for couples.

Your first session is designed to be a soft landing, a warm, supportive, and judgment-free environment where you can speak candidly about where you are and where you want to be.

We will spend time exploring what brought you to therapy, your background, and the primary patterns or challenges you want to address. Together, we will begin identifying your core goals and establishing a clear, actionable path forward. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by complex theories, you can expect to leave your initial session with a sense of clarity, relief, and practical next steps for our work together.