You are strong enough to face it all even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. - Unknown Author
Hello, I'm Monica.
Behind Growth Through Healing.
Welcome to Growth Through Healing.
Hello, I am Monica Gallegos, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, an EMDR-certified therapist, and a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. Growth Through Healing was created with the mission of supporting individuals in healing from challenging past and present life experiences and concerns about the future. As individuals, we all experience hardships and are in an ongoing process of development and growth where we need support.
As a trauma therapist, I believe that our bodies and minds are deeply connected. Our brains have a natural way of recovering from traumatic memories and events. Trauma, however, impacts the communication between mind and body, leading to those experiences impacting our present and future. As an EMDR-certified therapist and a SE Practitioner in Training, I utilize both EMDR and Somatic techniques to support you in healing. I aim to provide you a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental setting. I believe that only when we feel safe can we delve into our experiences and challenges and allow for the space to heal and grow.
Areas of Specialty
Personalized Therapy & EMDR Consultation
I offer individual therapy for those seeking support in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life challenges, as well as EMDR consultations for clinicians working toward EMDR certification. Therapy sessions are 50 minutes, available in person or via secure telehealth, and integrate approaches like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic strategies to promote emotional resilience and well-being. EMDR consultations provide guidance and support to clinicians refining their EMDR practice and working toward certification.
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Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Childhood and
Relational Trauma
Anxiety and
Depression
Relationship
and Loss
My Approach.
Your Journey to Healing.
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Eye Movement Desensitization
& Reprocessing
helps patients recover from trauma including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
EMDR is a therapy that is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR therapy helps the brain process these memories and resume normal healing.
Somatic Experiencing
The Somatic Experiencing approach allows for the gentle guiding of clients to increase their ability to tolerate difficult bodily sensations and suppressed emotions. This is done by focusing on the client’s experience of body sensations in connection to emotions. SE supports completion of self-protective body responses, allowing those body states to resolve in a compassionate and safe environment. The founder of Somatic Experiencing, Dr. Peter Levine demonstrates the effects of trauma on the nervous system, and his philosophy of treating trauma, which involves slowly releasing energy trapped in the body.
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Somatic Experiencing
The primary goal of SE is to modify the trauma-related stress response.
How It Works
Complimentary Call
This 15 minute call allows me to explain the process to you and answer any questions you may have.
Setting a Plan
Goals are important in therapy and consultation. We'll explore what you are interested in and work together to come up with a plan.
Book a Session
This is where the work begins! We use our time together to discuss your struggles and successes. I will help facilitate the session but will always take your lead.
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How often do we meet for therapy?Most clients meet once a week, while others may meet twice a month. This depends on a person-to-person basis and may change throughout our work together.
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Will we meet in person or via video?We can meet either in person or video by logging into a secure, easy-to-use therapy platform for video sessions. Feel free to find the spot that is the most comfortable!
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What can I expect during my session?In therapy, you will get the chance to talk through the aspects of life that have led you to therapy and often find that some things are more connected than you may have initially thought. I use my training and experience to increase your understanding and explore ways to support you in coping with your current stressors through learning new skills, while you practice them outside of the session so that they can last you long after our time together.
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How long does therapy last?There is no simple answer to this question as some individuals find a few sessions to be enough while others choose to continue to work with me through additional items as they come up. We can collaborate together to help you make the best choice for you.
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What's your cancellation policy?We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. A late cancellation (less than 24-hour notice) or No-Show appointment is charged the regular session fee ($175).
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What forms of payment are accepted?Payment is accepted through cash or credit cards. Payment is due at the time of service and is collected by HIPAA-secure Ivy Pay.
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What are your rates?Rates for Therapy sessions begin at $175 for 50 mins sessions. Rates for Consultations begin at $75.
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The beginning of your journey starts here.
Good Faith Estimate
Your Rights.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit
www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
