Monica Waitkus is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, Stress, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental. Depending on your personalized needs, I may incorporate several different treatment modalities into the therapeutic process. These approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused treatment. I am skilled at utilizing risk assessments and emphasizing harm reduction. With over eight years’ experience in community mental health, I work with adults with emotional and/or psychological issues including: Mood Disorders (Depression, Bi-Polar), Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse and Crisis Intervention. Assisting individuals in developing skills to improve relationships, manage anger and stress, and regulate mood.