Therapy for anxiety, perfectionism, and overthinking in Texas
Online therapy for ambitious women, first gens, and eldest daughters struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and burnout, and family pressure. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution-focused strategies.
*Sessions available in English and Spanish
Meet Monica Denais, Licensed Professional Counselor
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and first-gen Latina who deeply understands the pressure to perform, succeed, and hold everything together on your own.
For the past six years, I've specialized in supporting ambitious women, eldest daughters, and first-gens through anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and self-doubt all through virtual therapy in Texas.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based training and real lived experience. I don't just teach coping skills I use them, I study them, and I help clients apply them in practical, meaningful ways.
If you're ready for a space where you don't have to be "the strong one," you're in the right place.
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What I Specialize In
I help first gen ambitious women and eldest daughters navigate the emotional weight of responsibility, perfectionism, and cultural expectations. Using CBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapy, we work together to untangle the stress, overthinking, and silent pressure you've been carrying for years.
- Anxiety, overthinking, and constant worry
- OCD and intrusive thoughts that feel impossible to shut off
- Burnout from work, caregiving, school, or responsibilities at home
- Perfectionism and the fear of disappointing others
- Family conflict or feeling "stuck in the middle"
- The pressure of being the first to do everything (first-gen stress)
- Trouble setting boundaries or saying "no" without guilt
- Emotional exhaustion from always being the reliable one
- Self-doubt, low self-esteem, or never feeling "good enough"
- Life transitions and identity changes
Services I Offer
Therapy for Anxiety & Overthinking
Build calm, confidence, and compassionate self-talk so you can step out of constant worry and into a steadier life.
Break free from overthinkingTherapy for Burnout & Perfectionism
Release impossible standards, set grounding boundaries, and find a sustainable pace that honors both your drive and your rest.
Breakthrough burnoutTherapy for OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Work through evidence-based strategies, including ERP, to break the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions with care.
Overcome intrusive thoughtsClient Testimonials
I’ve been out of therapy for years and I still use the tools Monica taught me. When I first started, I thought therapy was just talking about stress and having someone listen. But with Monica, I realized she was quietly giving me strategies, reframes, and real skills I could actually use in my life. Her approach is warm, supportive, and human. After every session, I left feeling lighter, more capable, and like I could actually live fully and authentically. I became less anxious, more open, and more confident. Therapy with her was truly pivotal. I used to feel overwhelmed going into a grocery store or getting on a plane, and now I’ve moved to my favorite city, spent nine months abroad, and even got an ESA pup. I wanted a therapist who understood modern life, my culture, and didn’t need everything explained. Monica is for the girlies. She just gets it. The tools she gives you don’t disappear after therapy ends they stay with you for years.
- A (Previous Client)
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