Monica Thomas is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Chronic Relapse, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I believe that we are influenced by various contextual factors and that by gaining a better understanding of these factors we can gain a better awareness of ourselves. When it comes to substance misuse, there can be various factors and negative emotions that come to play. I strongly believe that we are all doing the best that we can and may struggle how to improve. Collaboration and empowerment are crucial elements to the process of embracing and accepting change. I help clients figure out their own course with the goal that there will be less judging and blaming. I have a particular interest and specialty in substance misuse and other risky addictive behaviors within an integrated harm reduction framework. I also specialize and have specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Prior to my training as a Psychologist, I worked in the communications industry and use these invaluable skills and experience in helping clients understand and change behavior. I am also a Program Directo