Monique (Mo) Merritt Romick
Licensed Therapist
(she/her)
Monique (Mo) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at Nido Individual & Family Therapy, licensed in the states of CA, UT, & FL.
Mo has a rich background in diversity and inclusion, social justice education, and trauma-informed care. With over 10 years of experience in these areas, Monique brings an intersectional lens to her work, focusing on providing clinical work, speaking, teaching, and supervising through the framework of equity and understanding. As a queer, Black woman, Monique brings a depth of understanding and insight to her practice, providing competent work in intersectionality and addressing cultural and racial identity exploration with empathy and expertise.
Having navigated complex situations and lived through significant loss and grief, Monique brings a unique perspective to her practice. She firmly believes in finding joy amidst life's challenges and never forgetting the importance of laughter. Her vibrant personality, often said to be the equivalent of glitter, shines through in her therapeutic approach, making sessions collaborative, inviting, and approachable.
From lecturing and speaking to MFT students on gender and sexuality, to providing care to low-income, neurodivergent, BIPOC/PGM, and LGBTQIA2-S+ communities, to running a group for LGBTQIA2-S+ mental health workers, Monique has always sought to bring her human-ness, personality, and clinical expertise into the room with her.
As someone who deeply values working with adolescents, Monique has extensive experience in supporting LGBTQIA2-S+ youth, both in academic and therapeutic settings. Across all ages and populations, she is particularly adept at addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, and trauma, using a humanistic and client-centered approach to meet individuals where they are at.
Monique's sessions are characterized by warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping clients navigate their journeys towards healing and growth. Across all settings, Monique's goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where everyone feels valued and understood.
On a personal note, Monique never wants to forget what it's like to laugh. She loves cats, watching music videos, spending time with others, and soaking up the sun at the beach (though she's quick to clarify that her beach visits are strictly for lounging in the sand, not for engaging in water sports).
Mo has unique experience working with:
• LGBTQIA2-S+ Folks
• BIPOC Folks / People of the Global Majority
• Life Transitions
• Cultural Stress
• Identity Exploration & Development
• Self-Esteem Building
• Neurodivergent Folks
• Preteen/Adolescents
• Grief/Loss/Mourning
• Attachment Wounds
• Anxiety/Depression
• PTSD
Mo’s approach when working with clients:
• Holistic
• Trauma Informed
• Anti-Oppressive
• Humanistic
• Psychodynamic
• Multi-generational
• Client Centered
• Justice Oriented
• Compassion Focused
• Collaborative/Relational
Licensed in the state of California for in-person and telehealth sessions, as well as Utah and Florida for telehealth care.
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