Monique Chhabra, MS, LMFTA

Some of my specialty areas include supporting individuals through difficulties/challenges related to life transitions, couples therapy, challenges related to self-esteem/self-worth, family dynamics, grief/loss, emotional literacy/regulation, and developing assertive communication skills.

My Work

I prioritize providing a safe and healing space for you to process through the depths of life’s challenges and stressors. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to explore and unpack the challenges that are keeping you from experiencing a deeper sense of well-being, emotional health, and fulfillment. Some of my specialty areas include supporting individuals through difficulties/challenges related to life transitions, couples therapy, challenges related to self-esteem/self-worth, family dynamics, grief/loss, emotional literacy/regulation, assertive communication skills, etc.

My Belief

In my work, I believe that each person is an expert on their own life, and, at times, it is helpful to have a trusted individual step into the landscape of your life with you. I care about your story and in therapy, we dive deep into your world so you can re-connect with yourself, untangle knots that have impeded your emotional health, and move through life in a way that is aligned with your integrity, values, and self-worth. I am here to walk through the map of your life with you – in your brokenness, in your healing, in your strength, and in your wholeness.

My Background

I have my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MG61324084) from the University of Southern California (USC). I have counseled adults, couples and families for the past several years. I utilize a combination of therapeutic approaches and techniques, including but not limited to: Humanistic/Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Gottman/Imago/Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy and psychoeducation on emotional regulation, relational communication skills, self-awareness, emotional wellbeing and resiliency.

My Self

I am a child of immigrants and am of Indian descent. Born and raised in the U.S., I have always found myself straddling two worlds, that of my Indian background and culture and that of my American background and culture – both near and dear to my heart.

I also believe that as humans, through crisis, trauma, and challenges, we are called to step into our growth. I work to nurture my own self-awareness, resiliency, and strength in order to move through life crises and challenges in a way that both honors my healing and supports my evolution. I hope to support my clients in this process as well. I am someone who has opted out of parenthood and this is a lifestyle choice that involves processing through the many emotions and potentialities that come with that decision. It is a domain of life that is not widely discussed and I’m here for those conversations as well. Also, I have four nieces and a nephew who have my whole heart and I enjoy being an adult in their life who strives to see the world through their eyes.

Contact

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