Rick Monce, MA, LMFTA

Specialties

Posting a review of my services is your right as a client and it is entirely up to you to decide whether you wish to write a review. But I gently discourage clients from posting reviews of my practice for the reasons below.

1. The American Counseling Association’s Ethics Code states that it is unethical for counselors to solicit testimonials: Section C.3.B «Counselors who use testimonials do not solicit them from current clients nor former clients nor any other persons who may be vulnerable to undue influence.»

Since you may decide to return to therapy with me at a later date, I do not request testimonials from people who have ended therapy with me.

2. Unlike other business owners who may respond to their Yelp reviews, as a psychotherapist, I must provide confidentiality to my clients. This means I am restricted from responding in any way that acknowledges whether someone has been in my care.

History

Established in 2012.

3. I hope that if we work together, we can discuss your feelings about our work directly and in person. This may not always feel comfortable, but the discussion of positive and negative reactions to our process can be an important part of your therapy. If we are not a good match, I’m always happy to help you find a therapist who better suits you.

4. If you still choose to write something about my practice on Yelp, remember that this is a public forum and you may be sharing personally revealing information with a wide range of readers. To preserve your privacy, consider using a pseudonym that is not linked to your regular email address or friend networks.

5. If you believe that I (or any licensed mental health professional) have done something harmful, consider contacting your state licensing board to make a formal complaint. This may protect other consumers of therapy services. Be aware that details of your therapy may come up if there is a formal investigation.

Meet the Business Owner

Rick M.

Business Owner

Please visit my website: www​.rick​mon​cether​apy​.com to find out more about my practice.

I enjoy helping clients empower themselves by expanding emotional flexibility, building positive communication patterns, and contradicting negative self-​concepts and feelings of isolation. My specializations include, but are not limited to:

* Adolescents and teens

* Ambiguous Grief

* Anxiety

* Blended families

* Depression

* Family of origin issues and intergenerational dynamics

* Fathers and sons

* Healing from sexual abuse and trauma

* Grief and loss

* Identity issues

* Improving relationships

* Life transitions

* Post-​Traumatic Stress Disorder

* Processing anger