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Monica Reaves, Therapist
Therapist in Gurnee, Illinois

Monica Reaves, Therapist

Specialties:
Anxiety Depression/feeling down Menopause & perimenopause +47
Provider Gender: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Monica believes successful life management requires self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-compassion and balance. In her role as a Therapist, Monica works with clients to help identify problematic thoughts and behaviors that interfere with being the best versions of themselves. Her approach to counseling includes: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her goal is to build an alliance with clients and to help them create a realistic growth and development plan to improve their quality of life. Monica received her Masters in Community Counseling from Argosy University Chicago, and has a special interest in gerontology and counseling active/ retired military service men and women and their families. Monica is well rounded in her experience, as she has worked with clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds. Monica has also worked in various settings, including a specialty behavioral health and substance abuse managed care organization, a substance abuse treatment center, a psychiatric hospital and a behavioral health and wellness private practice.

Provider Introduction

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • First responder stress
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Wayne State University

  • Argosy University Chicago

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Therapists and psychiatrists are attentive and kind. They care about you and are responsive to your needs. They are caring and they are helpful. I highly recommend.
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Sep 26, 2025
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Oct 07, 2025
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Great! Very knowledgeable and patient and answered all my questions
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Excellent experience
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Monica Reaves, Therapist

Monica Reaves

Therapist in Gurnee, Illinois

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