Monica Waitkus

Monica Waitkus, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker-Therapist dedicated to helping individuals across various age groups, from children to elders, navigate their personal challenges. She believes that everyone has the potential to enact positive changes in their lives, and her therapy sessions provide a safe and supportive environment for this transformation. Monica tailors her treatment to meet the unique needs of each client, focusing on harnessing personal strengths while effectively addressing barriers to progress. Her therapeutic approach is designed for individuals facing major life crises or those simply seeking to enhance their overall life and relationship quality. By emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, she fosters a positive, open-minded, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. Depending on the client’s needs, Monica skillfully incorporates various treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused treatment. She also offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) specifically for children aged 2-12 dealing with behavioral challenges. With over ten years of experience in community mental health, Monica is committed to helping adults manage emotional and psychological issues, develop skills for effective relationships, regulate mood, and manage stress and anger.