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My Approach

A Relational Framework

We heal in connection. My approach emphasizes the importance of our therapeutic relationship.

Emphasizing Your Strengths

We'll build on the resources you already have, leaning into your natural capacity for growth, resilience, and connection.

Establishing The Foundation

My approach is primarily relational and psychodynamic, focusing on how your past experiences shape your present patterns and emphasizing the healing power of our therapeutic relationship.

We'll work together to explore underlying themes, build emotional awareness, and develop new perspectives, with a shared commitment to your well-being and a pace that feels right for you.

Additional Tools I
Draw From

My approach is grounded in an integrative model that draws on what works best for you. Depending on your needs, I may incorporate:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Targeted trauma processing.

Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)

Somatic tools for nervous system regulation.

Mindfulness

Cultivating present-moment awareness.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Skills for managing intense emotions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Aligning actions with your values.

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Whole-Person Understanding

An integrative approach means that we look at your life as a whole – mind, body, and environment.

Your holistic health provides a foundation for emotional well-being.

Getting Started

Initial Consultation

We'll start with a complimentary 15-minute consultation call. It's a chance to see if we're a good fit and for you to ask questions.

Insurance

I am an out-of-network provider. I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

Flexible Scheduling

I offer both virtual and in-person sessions.

Monika Arora, Licensed Clinical Psychologist portrait