Hey there, I’m Monica Govindarajan M.S., LPC (She/her)

I graduated from Texas A&M University – Commerce where I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a trauma model therapist and my approach to counseling is holistic, personalized, and collaborative. Every individual is unique, what works for one may not work for another – through understanding, open communication, and perspective taking I work to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to feel comfortable in being yourself.

A little about me: Coming from an Indian cultural background, I am a culturally competent counselor and enjoy working with the BIPOC community and am an ally with the LGBTQ+ community. I value authenticity, music, art, and enjoy spending time in nature with my dog. I also love learning about cultures and new languages.

Languages I speak: English (fluent), Tamil (fluent), Hindi (proficient)

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic style is interactive, collaborative, integrative, and goal oriented from a self-empowerment framework.

In a busy and transient world, growth and change can be difficult. In your healing journey, I will encourage you to reflect on your resilient spirit to uncover your blocks to growth and work on adapting your habits towards a more fulfilling life.

Areas of expertise 

  • Trauma and PTSD (including complex and childhood)
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gender, Sexuality, and Affectional Identity issues
  • Racial Identity struggles 
  • Adjustment/ life transition issues
  • Grief 
  • Low self esteem
  • Relationship issues (including family conflict)
  • Stress management


Approaches

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Adlerian Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • The Gottman Method (Level 1 trained)
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)


related experience 

  • Counseling experience in a Dallas Community College (Mountain View Community College)
  • Counseling experience in a Dallas Homeless Shelter (Dallas Life Homeless Shelter)
  • Counseling experience in a Plano Community Mental Health Center (LifePath Systems)
  • Counseling experience in a Plano Rape Crisis Center (The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center)  - worked here for 3 years as well.