LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
REGISTERED ART THERAPIST
Monica Morris (she/her)
Monica is an art therapist who enjoys working with folks across the lifespan, ranging from teens to older adults. She specializes in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, complex trauma, and identity or cultural concerns.
Approach.
As an art therapist, Monica integrates person-centered, strengths-based, and relational cultural frameworks into her clinical approach. She believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to fostering change, and that art is a helpful tool for creating connection.
Monica honors the knowledge and lived experience of each client, acknowledging the impact of systemic oppression on our individual and collective wellness.
Monica provides traditional talk therapy in addition to an arts-based approach. Her counseling style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, inviting curiosity and creativity into each session.
Even without the use of art materials, Monica encourages clients to visualize new possibilities and perspectives within their lives. She utilizes a variety of interventions from CBT and mindfulness practices to help clients explore their internal belief systems with self compassion.
Monica is a harm reduction therapist who addresses substance use and other maladaptive behaviors from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens. She views substance misuse as a means of resiliency against life’s challenges.
For the past 5 years, she has supported clients in various stages of recovery, with goals ranging from safer use to full sobriety.
Monica believes that everyone deserves access to quality, affirming mental health care. She identifies as a queer, neurodivergent therapist, who provides inclusive care to clients from diverse backgrounds and communities.
About.
Monica is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR). She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Sculpture from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and a Master of Arts Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Monica’s clinical and professional experience includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Monica has worked at local safety net hospitals, social service agencies, stroke and medical rehabilitation units, outpatient substance use treatment, and most recently, private practice.
Prior to pursuing her career in mental health, Monica worked in the non-profit arts sector and higher education. She is a multidisciplinary artist working in performance, sculpture, and printmaking.
Her LCPC license number is 180.015997 with the State of Illinois, and her ATR is 23-344 with the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Our standard fees for services are:
• Initial Diagnostic Assessment - $250
• 55-Minute Therapy Session - $200
• 45-Minute Therapy Session - $150
• 30-Minute Therapy Session - $105
• Family Therapy Session - $200
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Monica is currently an in-network provider with:
Aetna
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Plans
Blue Choice PPO Plans
Blue Cross Community (Medicaid)
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If your insurance plan is not in-network, you may contact your insurance company to inquire if they provide out-of-network benefits.
A specialized receipt called a superbill can be provided upon request to submit with out-of-network claims.
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In compliance with the No Surprises Act, clients who are do not utilize insurance for payment will be provided a Good Faith Estimate explaining the expected cost of care.
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If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please notify Monica directly within 24 hours of your appointment start time.
Missed appointments or cancellations made within 24 hours of scheduled appointment time will be charged a fee that cannot be billed to insurance.The fee for the first cancellation will be $50 and subsequent late cancellations will be the full session rate.
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Yes, Monica offers in-person sessions Monday - Thursdays at our office located at 4809 N Ravenswood in Chicago.
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Yes, Monica offers telehealth sessions on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform called Spruce Health.
Monica can only provide telehealth sessions to clients located in the state of Illinois.
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Our Ravenswood office is located at the northeast corner of Lawrence and Ravenswood.
Nearby transportation options within one block include:
• Ravenswood Metra station,
• 81 Lawrence Bus
• 9 Ashland Bus.
• Divvy Station
• Free Parking
• Bike Rack
Transportation options within a 10-minute walk include:
• Damen Brown Line Station
• 50 Damen Bus
• 22 Clark Bus
