Monique Paulus, LCSW - Therapist in Idaho

About Monique

Monique Paulus is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She draws on 13 years of clinical experience to offer clear tools and straightforward support. Monique speaks English and carries licenses in Arizona and Montana, while practicing in Idaho as well.

Her sessions emphasize concrete steps clients can use between meetings. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify unhelpful patterns and build healthier habits.

Background and approach

For trauma-related concerns she incorporates trauma-focused techniques to address distress tied to past events. Monique frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most, then works with each person to set achievable goals.

The approach values practical change alongside emotional understanding. Clients often seek help for relationship and family challenges, parenting questions, grief and life transitions, workplace stress, and issues with substance use. Monique also supports those navigating identity, intimacy, and communication difficulties.

Her practice includes a range of session formats - video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging - to fit different schedules. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Monique commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them through practical experiments and skill practice. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day struggles where thinking and behavior patterns keep problems going.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative way of talking that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and find the motivation to take small steps. This approach can be helpful for substance use concerns and any situation where someone feels stuck or uncertain about change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Monique works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process guides how sessions unfold and which tools are emphasized.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have more of a face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be an easier option for tight schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging support short check-ins and ongoing skill practice between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family and work lives and to maintain continuity when life gets complicated.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monique commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, parenting issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related challenges listed in her practice profile.

What is her approach in sessions like?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and change patterns, and applies trauma-focused techniques when addressing past harm.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Monique has 13 years of experience providing mental health support and practical strategies for people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and locations are listed?

She holds LCSW credentials with licensing details AZ LCSW LCSW-19247 and MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-8987, and she practices in Idaho.

Which languages are services offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 13 years
Licensed: Montana, Arizona, Idaho
Languages: English

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