LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Monica Zarate, LMHC
When you are faced with severe life stressors, it is not uncommon to reach out for help from a licensed therapist. I have worked at Stony Brook Counseling Center as a Psychotherapist for more than 20 years
I have extensive experience in the implementation of individual, couples, and family-focused prevention and treatment interventions with families of children and adolescents ages 14-17. Treating symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to adjustment disorders, trauma, and challenges managing anger and stress, I use an evidence-based systemic approach to strengthen family functioning and reduce symptoms including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), Mindfulness and Strength-Based interventions, and Gottman strategies.
LANGUAGES:
Spanish, English
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, University of Miami
Master of Science, University of Miami