Monet David, MS, LPC

Monet loves using pop culture, humor, and psycho education to increase meaning and understanding throughout the therapeutic process.

Monet David, MS, LPC on therapy and medication

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A Spoonful of Sugar: Therapy & Medication Management

One of the first questions I ask a new client..... what is your opinion about medication, and what are your past experiences with medication? Often, clients are open to the idea of pursuing medication to address their symptoms and trust my clinical...

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Boundaries

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On Being the 'Therapist Friend'; Boundaries and How to Implement Them.

Picture it—I stand before you, perfect erect posture, an ornate hat placed upon my head and bedecked in some sort of religious garb. I beckon you to...

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Monet David, MS, LPC

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Are we compatible?

The therapeutic relationship is such a fascinating concept to me. I invite you, as my client, to join me, your therapist, in an intimate,...

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Pinky promise | Monet David, MS, LPC | Teen Therapy and Parents

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Three's Company: The Parent, Child & Therapist Relationship Explained

When a parent decides to bring their child to therapy, there are a lot of feelings that accompany that decision. There is a tremendous amount of...

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LGBT Heart

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Can we talk about gender?

Can we talk about gender? I mean, it’s all that’s talked about these days and so it’s not a stretch to ask, but what if we really talked about it?...

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Monet David, MS, LPC Psycho education in Therapy

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Goodbye Toxicity, Hello New Year!

When I hear the word ‘embodiment’......My eyes roll into the back of my head, and are permanently stuck there. This confession makes me feel like the

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Understanding Sexual Behaviors Among Children

Sex is something that most of us participate in, gain enjoyment from, and even utilize to create families. It’s something that people have shamed,...

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Monet David, MS, LPC and LGBTQIA Community

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Cultivating Hope; Why I Work with the LGBT Population

Dirty mirror selfie for your nerves. Recently, a client admitted they had been searching for an older, gay male clinician. They desired to connect...

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Monet David, MS, LPC and Unexpected Grief

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What is Unexpected Grief?

Grief is such an elusive topic. Throughout the years serving children, adolescents and adults I’ve witnessed grief in the most unsuspecting places.

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Monet David, MS, LPC story

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Are You Ready to Come Home?

When I am in my office, I am guided by what I needed when I was younger. I needed a therapist that was empathic, funny, nonjudgmental and above all...

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