Monique Paulus, LCSW
Licensed in Montana · 13 years in practice
Monique Paulus is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Montana
- BBH-LCSW-LIC-8987 · expires December 2026
- LCSW, Arizona
- LCSW-19247 · expires January 2027
- LCSW, Idaho
- 5161172 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1063800860 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
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About Monique
Monique Paulus is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience. She practices in Idaho and helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictive behaviors. Monique uses clear, goal-oriented work to help people feel steadier in daily life.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about change. Trauma-Focused Therapy supports people processing past injury and abuse.
Background and approach
Monique focuses on practical skills. Sessions often include breathing and grounding practices, problem-solving, and steps for behavior change. She also helps clients work through relationship strain, parenting stress, career concerns, grief, and identity questions.
Her background includes work with first responders and people with complex life histories. Monique brings experience with addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and co-occurring concerns. She aims to meet people where they are and build plans that fit real life.
Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person. Monique explains options, sets small goals, and checks in on progress. People can expect straightforward conversation and tools they can use between sessions.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Monique lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Monique names
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Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Monique commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about making changes, focusing on their own reasons for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monique collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques, and set small, achievable steps toward improvement.
Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people work face-to-face when they want deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, daily coaching, or when someone prefers typing over talking.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Monique address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions, plus related issues like grief, intimacy concerns, and career stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to set goals, support motivation, and process past hurt.
How much experience does she have?
Monique has 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW credentials and practices with licensure that includes Arizona and Montana while working in Idaho.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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