Nash Monroe, MA, LPC
My name is Nash Monroe, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Akron. I work with children ages 10 and older, adolescents, and adults experiencing concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, trauma and PTSD, social anxiety, OCD, and life transitions. I also work with neurodivergent clients and provide affirming counseling for LGBTQ+ and transgender clients.
My approach to counseling is rooted in mindfulness, self-exploration, and present-moment awareness. I help clients better understand their wants, needs, values, and what gives their lives meaning, with the goal of building a life that feels authentic and worth living. I also use a systems approach, exploring how family, social and cultural influences, economic circumstances, and the digital world may shape our thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. My approach to counseling is to explore and understand all the parts that make you wonderfully you. I believe that even the parts of ourselves that cause distress can serve a purpose. Together, we can better understand these parts while building greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.
I have particular expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping clients develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) based on each client's individual needs.
In addition to working with a variety of mental health concerns, I have particular expertise in working with self-harm and emotional regulation. I also enjoy helping clients who may feel different, misunderstood, or unsure of where they fit, including those navigating identity, sexuality, spirituality, or spiritual and religious displacement. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, develop tools for meaningful change, and become more comfortable being wonderfully you. I hold great reverence for those willing to share about the great pains and great joys of life with me.
When not in the therapy office, I share a fulfilling life with my partner, Norwegian forest cat (Willow), and an extended collection of family/friends. I practice wellness by spending time in nature, running and playing basketball, practicing yoga, meditation, and balanced eating. I enjoy cooking, reading, art, spirituality, horticulture, and anthropology. When I have moments to spare, I attend live music and festivals; and I have been to 23 of the 50 states. Working my way to 50, one state at a time.