Monique Barragan

Hola, Welcome! My name is Monique and I’m a bilingual mental health counselor with over seven years of experience supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and emotions. Over the years, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, caregivers, and professionals navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, depression, life transitions, and burnout. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thinking patterns, or struggling with stress in relationships, work, or major life changes. I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can develop practical tools to manage stress, build healthier boundaries, and feel more in control of their lives. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I provide a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore stress, transitions, relationships, and personal growth in a way that feels both practical and empowering. My goal is to help you build clarity, resilience, and confidence as you create a life that feels balanced and aligned with who you are.

One of my greatest strengths as a mental health therapist is my ability to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and safe to be themselves. I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, and curiosity—without judgment—so you don’t have to worry about saying the “right” thing. You can show up exactly as you are. My goal is always for clients to leave sessions feeling calmer, more confident, and equipped with tools they can actually use.

In our first session I want to get to know you. I would like to know the reason that brought you in to therapy and the goals that you want to set for yourself. This is a chance for us to slow down and get to know each other in a comfortable, supportive space as we begin to build our therapeutic relationship. I’ll listen carefully to your story, what’s been feeling hard lately, and what you’re hoping will change. Together, we’ll begin making sense of what you’re experiencing and how your brain, emotions, and relationships may be connected.