Monica Southers
PhD Candidate, MPhil, MS, LCMHC-RI, CSAC

Monica Southers
PhD Candidate, MPhil, MS, LCMHC-RI, CSAC
Monica received her BA in Psychology from Grand Canyon University. Monica received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University, a CACREP-accredited university. Monica also received a master’s in forensic psychology from Walden University. Monica is currently a PhD candidate. Monica is a credentialed substance abuse and trauma therapist who has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Specialties
Mental Health
Monica has experience working with individuals and couples to deepen emotional intimacy. Clients will learn to restore and heal relationship hurts and improve communication skills. Monica assists clients and gives them the tools to return to a place of emotional calm, abundant self-worth, and the gentle sense of power that comes from living in full connection with your whole self by loving yourself and fully taking care of your mind, body, and soul. Monica supports clients in living in the now and coming to terms with reality. This helps free you from the baggage of the past and creates more secure connections with others.
If you are plagued with depression, anxiousness, hopelessness, helplessness, guilt, or shame, setting small attainable goals can help you reclaim your life. If you feel as though you are frequently running on fumes, you determine your worth through external sources, live in fear, or you hustle to get your needs met, there is another way. If you are experiencing emotional and physical symptoms, these are signs of something deeper. These usually equate to an internal struggle. Monica assists clients with uncovering and healing the roots of their pain. Monica helps clients to change their patterns or ‘maps’ for connecting with others and assists in restoration. Restoration will help you make sense of your feelings, understand your behaviors, and get you to a place where you feel worthy. Monica would like to help you discover the entities that have shaped your life experiences and relationships with others. The reasons for your struggles can often be found in those areas. Working with Monica can help you create the life you long for, the relationships you crave, and the peace you know is waiting for you.
Qualifications:
- Attended Grand Canyon University, BA in Psychology
- Attended Walden University, Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Attended Walden University, Master’s in Forensic Psychology
- Currently a PhD Candidate



Specialties and Expertise
Attachment
Behavior Modification
Boundaries
Business
Chronic illness
Communication
Couples
Depression
Divorce coaching
Emotional dysregulation
Emotional intimacy
Family of origin issues
Forensic psychology
Grief/Loss
Human trafficking
Human trafficking
LGBTQIA
Military families and culture
Multicultural counseling
Parenting
Personal
PTSD
Recurring disagreements
Relationships
Self-worth
Sexual issues
Spirituality
Substance abuse counseling
Supervised visitation
Trauma
Trust
Qualifications
Education
Attended Grand Canyon University, BA in Psychology
License
Florida/IMH27639, Virginia #0710103378 (Substance Abuse)
Experience
In the field for over 15 years
Client Focus
Age
Teens, Adults, Elderly
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups.
Type of Therapy
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