Monique Templeton Poe

Monique Templeton Poe is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose. She also addresses relationship concerns, family conflict, communication problems, forgiveness, and building self-love.

Monique sees clients as the authors of their own stories. She focuses on helping people notice their strengths and use them to manage whatever feels overwhelming. Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on realistic steps a person can try between meetings.

Her approach centers on clear communication and improving how people relate to themselves and others. She helps people name patterns that get in the way of confidence or calm. From there she works with clients to test different ways of responding and interacting.

When people come with relationship or family strain, Monique pays attention to how interactions repeat and escalate. She supports clients in learning new ways to listen, speak, and set boundaries. For those carrying depression or low motivation, she offers small, doable strategies to rebuild daily routines and sense of capability.

Monique encourages people who feel stuck about work, identity, or purpose to examine values and small next steps. Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session, so people can see how the fit feels before committing to ongoing work.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Monique works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at changing unhelpful patterns and improving daily functioning. One common approach focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. This involves noticing specific situations, trying different responses, and reviewing what helped.

Another approach emphasizes improving communication skills and relationship interactions. Sessions can include role practice of new ways to speak and listen, and feedback on small changes that reduce conflict. These skills often help with family strain, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monique collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on how the client responds.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a quieter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often use the first appointment to set practical goals and plan follow-up steps that fit into daily life.