Monique Dunn, LCSW-S
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ou’re the one people turn to. You lead with precision, show up with grace, and carry the emotional weight of every role you play. But lately, the pressure feels relentless. Even rest doesn’t feel restful.
You’ve achieved what many dream of—and yet, beneath the success, there’s a persistent undercurrent of stress, self-doubt, or simply… exhaustion. You may be asking yourself: Is this just what success is supposed to feel like?
I work with high-achieving women and female executives who are navigating the invisible toll of leadership. Anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and the pressure to always be “on” can quietly erode your sense of balance and connection. Therapy offers a place to set that weight down—and rebuild your well-being from the inside out.
I believe in the power of connection and the inherent resilience within each of us. I see you as the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges, discover your strengths, and create meaningful change.
My journey to becoming a therapist began with a personal loss. Losing my dad at 17 left me feeling lost and in need of support. Through grief therapy, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of having someone truly listen and understand. That experience ignited my passion to help others navigate life’s challenges and discover their inner strength.
In my practice, I’ve seen the incredible resilience of the human spirit. I remember working with a client, a high-powered attorney, who felt completely overwhelmed by her demanding job and the pressure to succeed. Together, we worked on setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and prioritizing her well-being. Despite her initial fears, she not only found a better work-life balance but also received a huge promotion! Witnessing her transformation reminded me of the power of therapy to unlock inner strength and create positive change.
I founded Destination Therapy to be a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space—free from the sterile clinical feel so many expect. Here, you can exhale. You don’t have to hold it all together. You get to show up as your full self.
A core part of my work focuses on supporting female executives and high-achieving women who are navigating the emotional toll of leadership roles. I understand the unique stressors these clients face—anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and the pressure to show up flawlessly in demanding environments.
I help my clients build healthier boundaries, heal from impostor syndrome and trauma, and move through challenging workplace dynamics with clarity and confidence. I’ve also had the honor of speaking at women’s forums on topics like mental health and finances, menopause, managing anxiety, preventing burnout, and the psychological weight of being a woman in executive leadership.
My goal is to empower you to become the author of your own story. I want you to leave therapy feeling equipped with the tools and insights you need to create a life that truly reflects your values and aspirations.
Now Accepting New Clients
If you are a professional juggling work and family, struggling with anxiety, or feeling trapped by the need to be perfect, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. You can find me in person at our Houston practice or via telehealth if you live in Texas or New York.
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Navigating the challenges of motherhood, career, & mental health.
A little more about me.
With my love for travel and desire to expand my cultural lens, I then decided to move to New York City in 2015, where I studied for my Masters of Social Work from New York University. I completed my Masters degree in 2017 and have since worked as a licensed clinician in an array of clinical settings serving a diverse population of clients and communities. I am very much a believer in lifelong learning, and was privileged with the opportunity to attend the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City. There I was able to deepen my knowledge and enhance my clinical skills to better serve my clients. In 2021, I completed the certificate program in Psychodynamic Approaches in Clinical Practice.
I have been trained in a range of therapeutic disciplines and work collaboratively with my clients to build a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. My work is grounded in being Humanistic and Person-Centered, which means that you are my priority and building a strong foundation for our therapeutic relationship is paramount to me.
Creating a safe and inclusive space is vital to me to best serve a diverse range of clients who come with their own complex, unique life experiences, which includes being part of marginalized groups or having complicated childhoods or challenges in the past. I often utilize therapy sessions to support clients in gaining deeper insight into how those past experiences might be impacting their current relationships and wellbeing now. Although I have personal experiences within marginalized groups as a woman of color, I utilize an inclusive approach to acknowledge and honor each person’s unique journey.
I want to take a moment to celebrate and honor your bravery in seeking out support and beginning (or starting anew) your therapy journey! The time in each therapy session will be yours, so we will go at your pace and take it one session at a time. My goal is to make space for all parts of you to show up as your authentic self and actualize the life you’ve been envisioning by taking intentional steps towards your desired destination.
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Existential Humanistic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Grief-Informed Approach
- Culturally-Informed Approach
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