Monique Barber, MS
Christian Worldview
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Board-Certified Counselor
Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider
The Cortina Method© Practitioner
Addiction | Marginalized Populations | Trauma | Couples
Measurement-Based Care
Monique has a Christian worldview, which helps guide her pursuit to reach people who are ready to move toward health and healing.
She works with individuals entering treatment for most mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. She has additional training and enjoys working with people who have a substance use disorder (addiction), couples and families, and marginalized populations. She uses a broad range of interventions, including spiritual integration upon request, tailored to meet the needs of each client.
Red Brocade
The Arabs used to say,
When a stranger appears at your door,
feed him for three days
before asking who he is,
where he’s come from,
where he’s headed.
That way, he’ll have strength
enough to answer.
Or, by then you’ll be
such good friends
you don’t care.
Let’s go back to that.
Rice? Pine nuts?
Here, take the red brocade pillow.
My child will serve water
to your horse.
No, I was not busy when you came!
I was not preparing to be busy.
That’s the armor everyone put on
to pretend they had a purpose
in the world.
I refuse to be claimed.
Your plate is waiting.
We will snip fresh mint
into your tea.
– Naomi Shihab Nye
