Monique Overstreet
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I treat OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. It's important to know you are not alone on this journey. This is a safe space where you'll feel validated and understood. Intrusive thoughts won't simply disappear, but they can be managed. By collaboratively identifying and fine-tuning exposures, you can build confidence and make progress in this supportive environment. My other areas of focus include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, tics, and children and adolescents.
I treat OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. It's important to know you are not alone on this journey. This is a safe space where you'll feel validated and understood. Intrusive thoughts won't simply disappear, but they can be managed. By collaboratively identifying and fine-tuning exposures, you can build confidence and make progress in this supportive environment. My other areas of focus include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, tics, and children and adolescents.
Location
Licensed in California, Virginia
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
University of Oklahoma (OK)
Insurance
Plans accepted by Monique
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Kaiser Permanente, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Monique
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
My connection with OCD began after I had my son. I experienced postpartum OCD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, and being able to put words to what I was going through was life-changing. I also have a personal connection to anxiety and depression, and going through those experiences as a therapist helped me connect with my Members on a deeper level, because the things I share with them are the same things I had to apply to myself.
How my life experiences shape the way I show up
My life experiences taught me the value of being seen, heard, and supported without judgment. I know what it's like to face uncertainty, self-doubt, and to feel misunderstood. Those experiences shaped how I want to show up for others and why creating a safe space where healing can happen feels so important to me.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
From the very first session, I let my Members know that every part of them is welcome in this space—their thoughts, fears, uncertainty, worries, doubts, all of it. I focus on empathy, patience, curiosity, and consistency. I normalize the discomfort that comes with vulnerability, especially around OCD thoughts, and I try to model curiosity instead of shame.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want Members to see their self-compassion, courage, and tolerance for discomfort. Intrusive thoughts don't define who you are. You're capable of sitting with uncertainty without needing to fix it, and you're stronger and more resilient than you may realize.
Why our members love working with Monique
V.R.
It’s been such a blessing in our life to have a wonderful therapist who has helped my daughter so much in managing her discomfort. We are so grateful.
V.R.
It’s been so helpful for my daughter. Our therapist Monique has been so good. So supportive. So humorous so positive. We’ve seen some really great improvements where we never thought it was possible .
Z.A.
Monique is awesome! She is thorough, kind, patient and understanding.
L.B.
I appreciate the thought and time put toward trying new exposures that will work best for my child.
D.O.
Caring, positive, and reassuring therapist
R.V.
I feel very relieved.
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