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Monique Preston, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Greetings! I'm Monique a Licensed Clinical Social Worker residing in Virginia. I'm a proud veteran and parent. I have six years experience collaborating with individuals, couples and families to overcome their identified obstacles and enrich their experiences. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

I have experience with grief and bereavement. mental health and substance misuse, depression, anxiety and life transitions.

My treatment style is person centered. Applying the techniques of evidenced based interventions is powerful for the treatment of personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression. My approach is primarily cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic, with an emphasis on DBT skills.

Together, building a positive, supportive therapeutic relationship we can overcome anything life brings to us.

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

VA LCSW 0904013001

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monique Preston. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Monique is amazing. I felt at ease with her from the first session, and I look forward to her direct, humorous, and understanding attitude every single session. She has already been so extremely helpful! She listens without judgement and goes above and beyond to help.

Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Monique has been my first therapist with BetterHelp. She is a huge asset for me during a big transition in my life. She offers solutions, listens intently, and guides me in the right direction. She does a good job at making me laugh even if I have been crying. Highly recommend!

Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Absolutely awesome and so relatable! 10/10 every time!

Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Monique is extremely supportive and patient. She gives me the runway when I'm on a roll and and prompts me with questions that help me think differently when i hit a wall. I look forward to each session and I'm excited about what she will help me discover.

Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

After only two sessions, I’ve already had a very drastic improvement thanks to Monique. This is the best I’ve felt mentally in a long time.

Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Monique is amazing! This is my first therapy experience & she has made me feel so at ease with her. If you're looking for help & don't know where to start, she's perfect.

Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd