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 State 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.
My first job out of college was as a para-counselor, advocate, volunteer, and human resources staff in a domestic violence agency and shelter in California. After that, I worked in a rehabilitative transitional agency that provided care for adults with chronic, severe, and persistent mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, psychotic, mood, and personality disorders. After I worked as a member of the Behavioral Health Integration and Complex Care Initiative team in the Inland Empire, my husband and I moved to WA state and I became an Integration Specialist and Case Manager for several community mental health-based agencies, including SeaMar, Valley Cities, and Navos/Multicare.
In October 2019, I began my masters of clinical counseling at City University Seattle. My internships include working individually and within an intensive outpatient group setting treating OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as intimate partner violence and recovery in an individual and group setting.
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My approach to counseling is very integrative. I like to get to know my clients and blend elements from various therapeutic approaches to tailor our counseling journey. I use elements from humanistic, CBT, and psychodynamic theories to create a collaborative, compassionate, realistic, and safe environment where we explore patterns and events that may be impacting your life today. Together we will discover new skills that incite positive change and strengthen your psychological flexibility, ultimately bringing about clarity and peace.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I enjoy working with folks from all walks of life (cultures, ethnicities, orientations, secular and LGBTQAI+), 14 and up. If Spanish is your preferred language, podemos tener nuestras sesiones en Español.
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How do I get started?
How does this work?
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.
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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 and Mental Health Match.
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*​Please note: It is my policy not to write letters or complete documentation for purposes of disability or accomodations 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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