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Monica Whalen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, Identity Issues, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues

About Me

---“Beginnings can be scary, endings can be sad, but it’s the middle that counts. We just need to remember that when we find ourselves at the beginning, just give hope a chance to float up” (Sandra Bullock, Hope Floats)


Does it feel like you’ve been going through life in “survival mode?” Are you asking yourself “what is my purpose in life?” Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by fear when considering a change in your life? Are you trying to navigate a transition in your life--job, relocation, relationships, chronic illness/disability etc? Let’s face it, life doesn’t always work out the way we plan and can make us feel all kinds of different emotions. It’s ok to not feel ok all the time. We all go through challenging times in our lives. We don’t have to have a mental health disorder to seek a professional. We may need to seek out someone who can provide a guiding hand, and an objective ear to listen, to help you discover your own underlying strengths, and to provide you with answers to your questions and help you along your journey. I can help you learn to listen to your body, quiet your mind, and follow your heart to find peace within your soul.


My name is Monica Whalen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years post-graduate experience. I have worked with individuals of all ages and specialize in working with older teens and adults to help guide them on their path to shape their future. It would be my pleasure to work with you on your journey to rediscovering your true self.

It isn’t easy to find the courage to ask for help. If you are reading this, I commend you for getting this far. When you enter my office, you are greeted with warmth and authenticity. I will work hard to provide a safe environment for you to explore and express yourself openly. I use a multi-faceted therapeutic approach with all of my clients as we all come with unique strengths and needs. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals


Monica's style is

Direct
Humorous
Warm

Insurance carriers Monica accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Monica

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Roberts Wesleyan College
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Location

130 Allens Creek Road Suite 130
Rochester, NY 14618