Private Counseling Practice Monique Thompson LPC

04/17/2026

More than income or career success, the quality of our relationships shapes our well-being.

The next time you feel burned out, pause and ask yourself:

Is this exhaustion or disconnection?

Disconnection from the people who matter most.

And sometimes, disconnection from your longest companion and oldest relationship—you.

This isn’t something to ignore. It’s something to understand.

If you’ve been feeling “off,” I wrote about this here:

Why Relationships Matter More Than We Think
https://doctormoniquethompson.com/dr-thompsons-blog-1/f/you%E2%80%99re-not-%E2%80%9Coff%E2%80%9D-for-no-reason

04/16/2026

I’m honored to be speaking at the Women’s United Expo on April 18th in Dallas as part of the panel:

✨ “Mind, Body & Momentum”

After more than two decades as a therapist—working extensively with couples in high-stress relational crises, including infidelity—I’ve seen how closely connected our mental health, relationships, and overall functioning really are.

Research shows that the quality of our relationships is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and well-being—often more than income or career success.

In both clinical and real-world settings, this shows up in very practical ways.

When stress is ongoing—whether from life demands, unresolved experiences, or relational strain—it can impact:

• Focus and decision-making
• Emotional regulation and communication
• Energy, consistency, and follow-through

Many people are high-functioning on the outside, while managing significant internal strain.

This is why conversations about burnout, productivity, and success must also include:

• Emotional awareness
• Nervous system regulation
• And the quality of our relationships

These are the areas I’ll be speaking on—bringing together clinical insight, neuroscience, and practical tools that can be applied in everyday life.

If you’re in the Dallas area, I’d love to have you in the room.

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton – Campbell Centre
🗓️ April 18, 2026
🕐 Panel: 1:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets: dedemcguirefoundation.org

03/27/2026

Why do some people change in therapy while others do not?

In the early 1960s, researchers at the University of Chicago asked a powerful question: Why do some people change in therapy while others do not?

The answer was not technique, diagnosis, nor insight. This work, developed by Carl Rogers and Eugene Gendlin, introduced the idea that real change happens when we access what Gendlin called “experiencing” and what many now understand as the felt sense.
Healing does not begin with thinking. It begins with listening.

Most people are taught to override their emotions. But emotions are not interruptions, they are information. When we learn how to listen, what once felt overwhelming becomes understandable.
And what is understandable becomes workable.

If you’re ready to begin applying this in your own life,
text LISTENFIRST to (682) 292-6679.

Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S EMDR-Trained Therapist | Infidelity & Mental Health Expert

03/25/2026

Same Fight. Different Day.
🎧 Tune in to learn:• What defines a high-conflict relationship• Why the same fights keep happening• How to manage triggers and emotional reactions• Tools to communicate without escalating
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWPQ6K0gfC3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

03/18/2026

Going LIVE this morning to talk about Self Care - what counts and what does not!

01/19/2026

Does your partner have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?

Trying to figure this out is usually not a good idea.
Trying to determine if your partner has Narcissistic Personality Disorder can keep you stuck.
You replay.
You research.
You gather evidence.
And your body stays on alert.

Instead, Choose To Heal.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTrQhfzE6Bx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

01/14/2026

You’re still not over your partner cheating and it’s been years!

01/12/2026

Look for a healthy relationship. Not a perfect partner.

01/08/2026

How many therapy sessions do you need after infidelity?

01/02/2026

https://youtu.be/jPbj3Gm5Seo
Recovery from Infidelity
In this powerful interview on Couples Therapy in Seven Words – Episode 235, I break down what real recovery looks like.

What it actually takes to rebuild trust—or make a crisis-free decision to stay or leave
• And the truth every survivor needs to hear: healing is possible, and peace is the goal either way

This conversation is for:
✔ Married couples
✔ Those who have experienced relationship betrayal
✔ Adults doing their own healing work
✔ Anyone wanting healthier relationships after trauma, not around it

🎧 Watch the full interview on YouTube

How can couples recover from infidelity? Our guest in this episode, Dr. Monique Thompson, specializes in helping couples do just that. As you’ll notice, I (B...

12/18/2025

I found out my partner cheated. THEY don’t want to talk about it. I can’t stop thinking about it.

12/10/2025

- Listen in tomorrow morning on K104 Dede in the Morning - https://mailchi.mp/825e9556a7e4/nocontact-listen-in-tomorrow-morning-on-k104-dede-in-the-morning