Monique Hicks, LMFT

Monique Hicks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and address depression and life transitions. Her work also supports challenges related to communication, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and circumstances. Monique emphasizes collaborative care that honors a client’s pace and priorities while offering practical tools and supportive guidance.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Monique provides steady support throughout the therapeutic process. Her practice centers on tailoring interventions so that clients can work toward a more fulfilling and balanced life according to their goals and values.

Evidence-based approaches for online support and healing

Monique uses trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety and empowerment, helping people process past hurts and reduce the ongoing impact of abuse or traumatic events. She also employs skills-focused cognitive and behavioral strategies that help identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. For those navigating loss and life transitions, she offers grief-focused support that assists clients in exploring emotions, finding meaning, and adapting to change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Monique works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Monique is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing lives while connecting with a licensed professional trained to support recovery and growth.