Monique Boyd

Something keeps you up, turning it over. An anxiety that won't fully lift. A pattern you keep bumping into, in work, in relationships, in the way you respond before you can stop yourself. You have kept moving forward, but part of you knows it is time to look more closely.

I am Monique Boyd, an LCSW-C and founder of Garden of Introspection. I work with adults and seniors in Maryland who are ready to go deeper; to understand what drives their emotional responses, how past experiences still shape the present, and what it would take for something real to change. Trauma, anxiety, depression, women's mental health, and rebuilding after hard seasons are at the center of my practice.

I draw on several approaches depending on what you bring in. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps us look at the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviors and interrupt patterns that no longer serve you. Motivational interviewing supports you in reconnecting with your own values and what you actually want. Psychodynamic work brings past experiences into the light so we can understand how they still shape today. Throughout, I take a strength-based approach; not here to fix you, but to help you discover what you already carry. Psychoeducation is woven in so each session builds real self-understanding.

During your first session we will spend time getting to know one another and discussing what brings you to therapy. I will ask questions about your current concerns, personal history, strengths, and goals so I can better understand your unique experiences. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, learn about my approach to therapy, and determine whether we are a good fit. My goal is to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected and supported from the very beginning.