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Monika Walker

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

You will enter a thoughtful, direct, and respectful space where every part of your story—your family background, culture, and life dynamics—is honored. Rather than looking at struggles in isolation, your life and relationships are understood through a systemic lens, helping you see how broader patterns influence how you feel and interact.

With deep experience in complex family systems, trauma, and relational challenges, therapy is approached as a true collaborative partnership. Together, you will navigate past pain, uncover underlying cycles, and work toward lasting, meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

Your experiences, relationships, and environments are deeply interconnected, and therapy here is designed to honor that complete picture. Rather than viewing challenges or "problem stories" in isolation, your journey is understood within the broader context of your life—whether you are entering therapy individually, as a couple, or with your family.

Grounded in structural, strategic, and attachment-based approaches, our work helps you unpack relational patterns and make sense of where you feel stuck. Every step of this process is trauma-informed, ensuring you are met with safety, deep respect, and a pace that feels grounded for you. Together, you will gain both transformative insight and practical tools that foster real connection, restore balance, and enhance your daily life.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a dedicated space focused entirely on building safety, trust, and clarity around what brought you here. Rather than viewing your concerns in isolation, we will explore the broader context of your life—including the relationships, systems, and environments shaping your current experience.

Whether you attend individually, as a couple, or with your family, you will begin to map out underlying patterns in a way that brings insight without feeling overwhelming. Above all, the work moves entirely at your pace, with zero pressure to share more than feels comfortable. By the end of our initial time together, you will leave with a clear sense of direction and a thoughtful foundation for your healing journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Energetic, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Strength-Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Structural Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Strategic Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Portuguese