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Therapist
Education
Ph.D. and M.S. in Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
APA-accredited Predoctoral Internship at the University of Michigan Center for the Child and Family
Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Michigan Center for the Child and Family
M.A. in School Counseling, Boston College
B.A. in Psychology and History, Boston College
I Treat
Infancy-5 Years Old
5-10 Years Old
10-15 Years Old
15-20 Years Old
Young Adult
Family
Issues I Treat
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Parenting Issues
Child Behavioral Problems
Emotion Regulation Issues
Cognitive Flexibility / Executive Functioning
Learning Disabilities
School Stress
Sibling Issues
Stress Management
Psychological Assessment & Testing / Neuropsychological Testing
College (Transition to)
Perfectionism
Child-Parent Attachment Issues
Divorce Impact on Children
School Refusal
Asperger’s
Autism
Step or Blended Families
Depression / Mood Disorders
Couples Conflict
Racism Issues
LGBTQIA+ Identity & Relationships
Types of Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions)
CBT-informed
About

Dr. Monahan is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families to empower themselves and to gain concrete skills for achieving optimal social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success. She takes a holistic approach to working with clients, and she values partnering with key stakeholders in the young person’s life. Dr. Monahan has worked with youth and families in a variety of clinical and school settings. She completed her doctorate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan’s Center for the Child and Family.

Dr. Monahan grounds her work in evidence-based practices, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Cognitive-Behaviorally Informed Treatment. She provides individual and family-focused treatment to address a range of developmental periods and presenting concerns, such as parenting concerns, anxiety, and ADHD. Dr. Monahan has an interest in working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and clinical presentations.

Other Professional Involvement/Leadership Positions

American Psychological Association member

Illinois Psychological Association member

(Division 53) Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology member

Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Languages
English