We had the good fortune of connecting with Monique Van Houten and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Monique, career-wise, where do you want to be in the end?
I want to be proud of the work I do in my career, help people in ways that I was not able to be helped in my life, and find joy and meaning in my life outside of work. I have walked through my own mental health journey and trauma experiences and wished I had someone who just got it and could help me understand my experiences. I decided I wanted to be that person for others, for people to know that they don’t have to go through these struggles alone. I am here to walk through this journey alongside you; to figure out how to heal together.

What should our readers know about your business?
I provide mental health services for individuals who have a history of trauma. When starting in this career, I felt it was important to be my full and authentic self in and out of therapy, and that is something I bring into my practice. Therapy is such a personalized and vulnerable experience, it’s important that I am the right fit for my clients. There have been some challenges so far, however I remind myself often that all things take time, and through hard work and patience, I can handle any challenge thrown my way.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
So depending on weather, I would want to show a visiting friend the beauty that Texas has to offer. I would want to take them to see, and even spend time on, the lakes in the area, the beautiful open fields, and even some hiking spots. I would also take them to the stockyards in Fort Worth and show them what that area has to offer.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate this shoutout to my clients. You guys continue to encourage me and inspire me with their resilience and willingness to heal their roots.

Website: www.resilientrootscounseling.org

Instagram: @resilient_roots_counseling

Other: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/monique-van-houten-argyle-tx/1130143

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