Licensed clinical social worker recordIdaho
Monique Paulus, LCSW
Idaho
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-8987
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-19247
- Licensed in Idaho
- LCSW, licence 5161172
- NPI
- 1063800860
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Idaho
These details come from information Monique supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Monique
Monique Paulus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and Montana with 13 years of practice. She works in Idaho and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, and related life changes.
She helps people facing panic, grief, anger, and struggles with relationships. She also supports those dealing with workplace strain, caregiving stress, and questions about identity and intimacy. Sessions address practical coping skills and immediate concerns alongside longer term patterns.
Her work often includes people who have experienced abuse, trauma, or loss. She also has experience with first responder issues and supporting people affected by adoption or foster care. Addiction and substance use are common topics she addresses in therapy conversations.
Monique uses clear, goal-focused methods. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is weighing change and needs support to find their own reasons to act.
In trauma-focused work she helps people process upsetting events and reduce their impact on daily life. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on what a person can do between meetings. The therapist works with each person to set concrete steps and track progress.
To begin a working relationship clients are asked to follow the site process for matching and scheduling. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist's licensure and practice policies.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Monique uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often focuses on practical exercises and measurable steps that translate well to remote sessions. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and can be used during single-session check-ins or ongoing work to strengthen commitment.Trauma-focused therapy helps people process and reduce the impact of past traumatic events on daily life. In online work this typically means pacing exposure, building coping skills, and creating concrete plans for managing reactions between meetings. The therapist will discuss which of these approaches fits a person's needs and adjust the plan as work progresses in a collaborative way.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. A therapist and client will decide together how often to meet and which approach or combination of approaches best supports the client's goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Montana, Arizona, Idaho
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, grief, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, collaborative methods that focus on skills and steps you can use between sessions. The style combines cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with people who face complex emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds licensure as AZ LCSW and MT LCSW. She practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What should I know about session formats?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted.
How are payments and costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; check the platform for the specific rate that applies to your region.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers