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Monika Breidenbach

Therapist(she)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

ou deserve more than a therapist who simply listens—you deserve practical support that helps you feel better in real life. My approach is compassionate, brain-based, and action-oriented. Together, we’ll help you understand your nervous system, uncover what’s keeping you stuck, and build simple, effective tools you can actually use every day. My goal is for therapy to help you become more confident, resilient, and empowered—so eventually, you no longer need it.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping you create real change. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, work through challenges, and develop tools that help you move toward the life you truly want. I stay current with the latest neuroscience and evidence-based practices so you receive effective, supportive care tailored to your unique needs.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can openly share what’s been weighing on you. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, the challenges you’re facing, and what you hope to gain from the process. My approach is collaborative and practical—I want to understand not only your struggles, but also your strengths. Together, we’ll begin identifying patterns, exploring what may be keeping you stuck, and creating goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you. Most importantly, you’ll leave feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer sense of direction and hope moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at National Louis University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Positive Psychology, Attachment Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Polish
  • Location
    200 East Chicago Avenue Ste 10
    Westmont, IL 60559