We are all in the process of becoming, becoming more or less of something,
becoming ourselves.
I write to make space for others as they heal, grow, and become who they were created to be.
I write often on the process of becoming, incorporating observations of my own experience and training as a Therapist. The purpose of everything I write is to make space for others as they heal, grow, and become who they were created to be.
My own personal journey, as well as my upbringing in a family that brought two cultures together fueled my curiosity about this becoming process. I have always been fascinated with identity and how we become who we are. And, ultimately how we can find authentic connection to ourselves and others. I hope my writing inspires you on your journey to becoming more free!
- Monica
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We are not designed to stay the same, we are all still becoming. It’s never too late to become more free, more yourself, or to try something new. We are all in the process of unbecoming, overcoming, and becoming more or less of something, of growing into ourselves.
This free resource will walk you through each of these processes as well as short reflection exercises to help you reconnect with and develop a more accurate and true view of yourself.
Featured Publications
Monica regularly contributes her perspective and experience in the area of emotional growth and freedom with featured articles, interviews, and more. Check out her writing contributions to outlets such as Darling and Mantra Wellness Magazine, and tune in to her recent podcast interviews.
Featured Posts
Your Worth Doesn't Require an Audience
I had no idea what was falling out of the tree. I was too busy to notice or care. I was making a life, wrestling with a house, and soon to be having babies.
You Are Not Too Much
This is how I am made. And I learned over the years that it is on purpose. I do think a lot, I do feel a lot, that doesn’t mean messy slopping my feelings all over others irresponsibly
Step Into Your True Story
We very often conclude that it's our own fault. I know this now as a therapist and I help people correct these false conclusions all the time. But of course, I didn’t know it then, and I hadn’t known it for years leading up to that moment.
Wisdom Begins In Wonder
I didn’t want to go for a walk. In fact I was almost dragging my feet literally. I was tired and bogged down with too many things.
Your Worth Doesn't Require an Audience
When my husband and I first got married, we lived in a small 1940s house in an industrial part of Atlanta. We bought the house thinking we would renovate it, but it would end up renovating us.
You Are Not Too Much
We were sitting outside on a patio at a small restaurant in the city. It was loud and quiet all at the same time, as outdoor patios often are
Step Into Your True Story
I often say in the therapy room that learning to believe what is true about you can feel like waking up from a bad dream, or like stepping out of a story that was never true.
Knocking Down Mailboxes, and Common Humanity
There is now an infamous story in my family of how early one morning on my way to work, I hugged a curb too tight coming out of my neighborhood and scratched along the side of my new car, somehow leaving thousands of dollars of damage…and the mailbox untouched.
Worth and Work
There is now an infamous story in my family of how early one morning on my way to work, I hugged a curb too tight coming out of my neighborhood and scratched along the side of my new car, somehow leaving thousands of dollars of damage…and the mailbox untouched.
We Contain Multitudes
As the daughter of an immigrant to the United States, I find myself often mulling over questions of identity - am I this or that? Do I need to choose? How does my heritage from both sides get passed down?
Separating Pain From Shame
In that dark room, with only me and the doctor, I stared up at the screen we were both looking at. It was ghostly, shadowy, black and white
Beauty In The Ordinary
After a particularly hard parenting day years ago when my ability to navigate the new waters of tantrums felt completely inadequate, I found myself doing the laundry.
Don't Pay the Fine
Change is hard, always. I have seen, in my life and in my work, that it takes courage to change, always.
It’s Monica’s passion to share
vulnerable & memorable stories
that inspire hope, make an impact, and promote emotional growth and healing in the reader. She would be honored to submit an article for your publication or serve as a guest contributor for your blog. Monica would love to be a guest speaker at your next event!
With more than 10 years of experience in her field, she can present on a variety of topics for companies, ministries, and other organizations. She will tailor her presentation to fit the needs of your group.