Monica Wells, LMHC 

I’m Qualified to Treat You… I Promise…

 

I know it’s important for you to know that I’m both trained and qualified to treat you, your child, or your teen. Besides loving what I do, I have extensive training in a variety of areas, so peek on through and if you have any other questions, you can always set up a call to find out more information about me or my services.

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Schooling:

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Stony Brook University- Bachelors of Science is Psychology 2006

City University of New York, Queens- Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling 2013

 

Training:

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ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development- Externship/Post Graduate 2011-2017

Trained in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with high functioning autism and ADHD, specializing in treating girls & women.

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Mental Health Providers of Western Queens- Externship 2015-2015

Trained in working with underprivileged communities with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, trauma, and stress related disorders.

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Skinner Psychological Services- Post graduate 2017-2018

Trained in treating children, teens, & young adults with ADHD/Autism with co-occurring disorders.

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Continuing Education

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Because I believe that being a good therapist consists of continuing to learn even after school is over, I’ve taken these courses, and will continue throughout my career:

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• CBT for Adults with Aspergers- Dr. Valerie Gaus 2011

• Michelle Garcia Winner Social Thinking Conference YAI- 2011

• AHANY Autism Conferences (adolescent and young adult series) 2012-2016

• Mindfulness for kids and adolescents 2019

• Mindfulness techniques 2019

• Treating Children and Adolescents with Anxiety 2019

• Credentialed CCATP-CA (Anxiety Certification) 2020 #9068072

• Certified to teach PEERS(R) Social Skills to Young Adults

• Certified to teacher PEERS(R) Social Skills through Tele-therapy

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License:

New York State License No: 009015

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If you have any other questions regarding my training, or if you would like to set up a FREE 20-minute phone consultation, CLICK below

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