Monetta Givens, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 26 years of clinical experience, Monetta Givens focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. She became an LPC nearly 15 years ago after a decade working as a licensed addiction counselor in inpatient treatment. Monetta works primarily in English and practices in Louisiana.

Monetta helps people with women's issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and workplace challenges. She frames therapy around clear goals and practical skills rather than vague promises. Sessions emphasize learning emotional literacy and building coping tools that can be used between meetings.

Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral interventions and person-centered principles. Cognitive behavioral techniques include psychoeducation, coping skills training, trigger identification, journaling, thought records, and cognitive distortion work. She also uses relapse prevention strategies and stress and anger management exercises when relevant.

The person-centered element recognizes each person's right to self-determination and unconditional positive regard. In practice that means clients help set goals and decide which skills to try. Monetta describes therapy as a collaborative process where people test new ways of thinking and behaving.

She emphasizes steady, daily effort toward goals and encourages clients to practice skills outside sessions. The work is practical and skills-focused - learning to recognize patterns, reduce distressing reactions, and improve communication. People who want clear techniques and direct skill coaching may find this approach useful.

How her approaches translate to remote sessions