About Me
Monica Sanders, MA, LMHC, NCC
Hello and welcome to MS LMHC, LLC.
My name is Monica Sanders and I am a licensed mental health therapist in Washington, Wisconsin and Florida. I provide counseling via telehealth and in person (limited availability). If you are wanting to begin your own journey of healing and self-discovery, please read on ahead to see if we would be a good fit.
I can help with...
Anxiety
Counseling can provide effective strategies for managing and overcoming anxiety.
Depression
By providing support and guidance in therapy, as well as connecting you with providers that can help with medication management.
Trauma
Begin to process past and current traumatic events to minimize somatic symptoms that may be causing you distress.
Relationship Issues
Counseling can address interpersonal and relationship challenges to fosters healthy communication.
Self-Discovery
Embark on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth that will lead to improved self-esteem.
Neurodivergence
Learn more about yourself and how to manage your super-powers.
Meet me!
I was born and raised in Spain until the age of 11 when my family and I moved to California. I received my undergrad in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside.
I have experience working with adults with chronic, severe, and persistent mental illnesses, and my internships include working individually and within an intensive outpatient group setting treating OCD as well as intimate partner violence and recovery.
I am comfortable working with anxiety, depression, interpersonal and family issues, self-esteem, most mood disorders, trauma, past abuse, school and work issues, health and pain issues, and low to medium level OCD (unfortunately I do not specialize in Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, such as skin picking, pica, etc). I am not able to work with anyone with active homicidal and/or suicidal ideation in order to maintain my client's safety and well-being, and I do ask that those living with mood disorders consider engaging with medical management to better manage their needs. Due to the complexity and nuances of each individual and the diagnoses, there may be times when my scope is not a good fit, or my ability to provide resources just isn't enough. If this is the case, I will provide alternate referrals and help you transfer to other care. ​
I enjoy working with folks from all walks of life (cultures, ethnicities, orientations, secular and LGBTQAI+),14 and up, and welcome Spanish speakers.
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More Information
Payments & insurance
I am able to accept health insurances through Counseling Services for Wellbeing (Aetna, Cigna, LifeWise, Premera Blue Cross, Regence, Kaiser, Carelon, Magellan Health, First Choice, United, Optum, Tricare and Triwest, and Medicaid through Wellpoint, but it's always a good idea to call your insurance provider and check in with them!) If you would like to contact them directly, you may do so at 206-242-8211. I am licensed in Florida and Wisconsin as well, but can only offer private pay at this time.
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If you would like to inquire about out-of-pocket (not using insurance) sessions, please email me and we can discuss further.
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You can also find me at TherapyDen, Mental Health Match and UWill for college students.
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*​Please note: It is my policy not to write letters or complete documentation for purposes of disability or accommodations unless I have met with the client at a minimum of 6-8 sessions and we have previously discussed the need. There is also an out of pocket fee that applies per document and/or time spent working on this outside of session for this purpose.​​
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