Monique Templeton Poe, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical support for stress and relationships

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Strengths focused
Goal oriented
English sessions

About Monique

Monique Templeton Poe is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, and low self-esteem. She also helps people who are coping with depression. Monique speaks English and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Her approach centers on the client as the expert in their own story. She looks for strengths that can be used to meet current challenges. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between meetings.

Monique often helps people untangle communication problems and work through issues related to forgiveness, self-love, and life purpose. She uses techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address motivation and confidence. Her style is straightforward and supportive, focusing on what a person can do now to feel more in control.

She encourages small, practical changes that build over time. Working together, she and the client set manageable goals and track progress. This does not promise quick fixes, but aims for steady improvement in day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Monique practices in California as an LMFT. If you are considering starting therapy, she asks that you complete the short matching questionnaire to help determine fit before scheduling.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Monique uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice between meetings. One common approach involves building coping skills for stress and anxiety through short, structured exercises and behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. Another common element is communication work that teaches clearer expression and listening strategies to ease relationship and family tension.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will choose methods and set steps that make sense for the person’s life and schedule.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week and to use time more efficiently. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help maintain continuity of care when schedules change. Because this profile does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to an online setting so work stays practical and focused.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Monique address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, emphasizing practical steps and client strengths. She aims to set clear, manageable goals to work on between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional work experience as a practicing therapist in California.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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

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