Monica Gautney, LPC-A
Colleyville, TX
Online & In-Person
About me
I have deep respect for the courage it takes to make the first step in the counseling process, and it is my desire to provide a safe, secure place to find hope and healing.
Throughout my life, I’ve had many experiences that contributed to my love of counseling and my role as a therapist, they have led to a passionate belief that everyone’s story is important and giving a voice to those stories is invaluable. I began my career as a teacher in the U.S. and abroad, and have over 15 years of experience in international non-profit organizations and community development. I grew to love hearing other’s stories and saw the healing power of true relationships. I eventually returned to school to become a counselor and turned my passion into a path for healing, and I consider it an honor to do the work I do. I am a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University, where I received my Master of Arts in Counseling and a Certificate in Play Therapy. I also hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Texas Woman’s University.
I have gained wisdom through my work in private practice, schools, non-profit organizations, and agency work. I started my counseling career working as a counselor and play therapist for a non-profit organization, leading groups for individuals struggling with grief as well as post-adoption support groups. More recently, I have worked as the Safe Babies Trauma Therapist in Tarrant County, serving families involved in child welfare. I have experience working with individuals of all ages and stages of life, and especially love working with individuals recovering from trauma and supporting parents through life's challenges. I work from an attachment perspective, with a special interest in the parent-child attachment relationship and how that impacts our lives from childhood clear through adulthood.
I am trained in EMDR and several other modalities to support individuals working through a history of trauma and life’s stressors. I have deep respect for the courage it takes to make the first step in the counseling process and it is my desire to provide a safe, secure place to find hope and healing.
License
License(s)
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $150Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Career
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
- Haitian Creole
Website and social media