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Monique Paulus

Monique Paulus

LCSW

Idaho

Experienced LCSW guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Montana / BBH-LCSW-LIC-8987; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-19247; LCSW, Idaho / 5161172
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Idaho

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Trauma-informed care
    • Goal focused

    About Monique

    Monique Paulus is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She practices in Idaho and focuses on practical support during life changes. Her style is collaborative and grounded in real-world goals.

    Monique uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her work when past hurt affects present life.

    Clients can expect straightforward sessions where goals are set together. Monique offers guidance for panic, grief, relationship strain, caregiving burnout, and challenges around identity or sexual expression. She also supports people facing workplace stress and first responder stress.

    Her background includes work with veterans and first responders, and substantial experience with addiction and trauma-related concerns. Monique draws on fourteen years of practical practice to help people make steady, manageable changes.

    Monique holds the LCSW credential, listed in Arizona as AZ LCSW and in Montana as MT LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with the right fit.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build commitment one step at a time. It works well for addiction, ambivalence about change, and shifting habits.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and break unhelpful patterns.

    Monique will work with each person to find which approach fits best. Figuring out a good match is part of the therapy process and is done together based on the client's goals and preferences.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is offered. The emphasis is on making therapy accessible and practical for everyday schedules.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    13+ years

    Listed in

    Montana, Arizona, Idaho

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Monique address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD, and related concerns.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, focusing on clear goals and practical steps. She blends motivational techniques with cognitive work and trauma-informed care.

    What experience does she bring?

    She has 13 years of clinical experience and has supported veterans, first responders, and people facing addiction and trauma.

    What are Monique's credentials and where is she based?

    Monique is an LCSW with credentials listed as AZ LCSW and MT LCSW, and she practices in Idaho.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the US work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Monique?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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