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\u00abThe most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering,\u00a0known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have\u00a0an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion,\u00a0gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.\u00bb – Elisabeth K\u00fcbler-Ross.<\/p>\n
Hello! I am Monica Stiles, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate under the supervision of\u00a0Alice Payne, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-S. I obtained my Master of Science Degree in\u00a0Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston – Victoria in May of 2022. In\u00a0addition, I graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a Specialist Degree in\u00a0School Psychology and currently hold a license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.\u00a0I have seven years of experience working in local school districts where I had the pleasure of\u00a0working with children aged 3 through 21 who receive special education services and their\u00a0families providing assessment and counseling services. While working with children and\u00a0families in the schools, I have been able to help students reach their full potential by providing\u00a0them with knowledge of coping skills, social skills, and various other skills appropriate to the\u00a0school setting. I have experience completing evaluations and creating interventions for children\u00a0experiencing ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Depression, Anxiety, and other various\u00a0mental health difficulties.<\/p>\n
I believe a collection of experiences throughout my life has led me to my calling of becoming a\u00a0counselor and mental health advocate. I truly believe mental health is equally as important as\u00a0physical health. I tailor my approach to the unique needs of my clients by utilizing an integrated\u00a0approach combined with evidence based theories and interventions from Cognitive-Behavioral\u00a0Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, and
various play therapy techniques.\u00a0I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Throughout my\u00a0counseling experiences I have worked with clients on topics such as trauma, divorce, life\u00a0transitions, anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. I look forward to\u00a0meeting you wherever you are in your journey and working alongside you as you accomplish\u00a0your goals and create the life you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n
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