**accepting new clients for May 2026**
“Being “the best you can be” is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another. Splendid isolation is for planets, not people.” -Sue Johnson
~ Monet's identities: White & Indigenous (Lenape), Queer, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary, Artist/Musician
~ Specialties:
Relationship Therapy (couples & poly/CNM systems, families, siblings)
Attachment + Family of Origin Issues
Intergenerational + Relational Trauma
Neurodivergent Folx + Mixed Neuro-type Relationships
Gender & Sexuality Exploration
Religious Trauma
Spirituality/Spiritual Agency
Grief + Loss
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
~Meets with clients virtually in Oregon, Washington & Montana
~ Offers in-person in SW Portland Office
Connection is a basic human need—not a luxury. We all need to feel heard, seen, and not alone; to trust that when we reach out, someone will reach back. Yet many of us aren’t sure how to create that kind of connection, or where to begin. When the need for authentic connection becomes stronger than the fear of change or the pull of old patterns, meaningful change becomes not just possible, but inevitable. I’ll meet you at the edge of that necessary, challenging growth with compassion, curiosity, and attunement—cheering you on while respecting that you are the expert on your own life.
My approach is creative, collaborative, and gently directive, drawing primarily from attachment-based, systemic, and experiential models of therapy, as well as trauma-informed neuroscience. In sessions, we will work collaboratively in the here-and-now to enact change by exploring what gets in the way. That exploration looks like getting really curious about family/caretaker history, cultural upbringing, socioeconomic context, the stories you’ve learned about who you are and how you’re allowed to exist in the world, and the emotional experiences associated with all these things. If your family story didn’t have a chapter for you, you’re in the right place.
I also integrate strengths from my lifelong experience as a musician, artist, and intersectional advocate as powerful tools for healing. My greatest strength, however, is that I've survived my own life. I am viscerally familiar with the exhaustion of barely surviving—of being told you’re “too much,” “not enough,” or that you don’t belong. I also know what it’s like to move beyond survival, and how much courage that journey takes– and I believe in your ability to get there too. You do belong. You don’t have to carry it all alone. A connected, vibrant, and fulfilling life is possible. Reach out, and I will reach back. Let’s do this!
Tony is an 8 y/o disabled, long-haired chihuahua mix, and certified angel baby. Rescued from the borderlands of Texas, this lil cinnamon boy absolutely hates the cold and lives for cozy snuggle time. He loves people, and will occasionally announce his presence as co-therapist through little borks.
Sula is a 6 y/o sassy, savannah kitty. She is equal parts sweet lil baby/pure menace, and can occasionally be seen doing co-therapy through cuddling, yowling, stepping on the keyboard, sitting on the keyboard, more yowling, and/or demanding to be held like a baby. She’s a gorgeous girl who loves camera time, but like any star, she needs her alone time in equal measure. She’d love to meet you!– then go do her own thing.
Gary is a 6 y/o disabled cockatiel who, despite being the size of a gyoza, is the undisputed alpha pet of the family. He loves preening, eating, and pining after his one and only true love: my partner. He’s not a very big fan of therapy, as he prefers to stay atop his bird castle surveilling the other animals and gazing longingly out the window for his true loves return.
~Availability:
Accepting new clients for individual therapy for May 2026
~Location:
Online for Washington + Oregon + Montana clients
In person availability at our SW Portland, OR office
~Fees:
Please check the Fees + Insurance tab for current out-of-pocket service fees
~Insurance:
Please check the Fees + Insurance tab to stay up-to-date with plans Monet is currently in-network with
~Education
In Progress: Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couples, Family Therapy - Lewis & Clark College Graduate School
Anticipated Graduation: Summer 2027
Bachelor's of Arts & Letters: Ethnomusicology & Creative Writing - Portland State University, 2022
Associates in Science - Portland Community College, 2019
~ Additional Trainings:
Working Systemically with Mixed Orientation Relationships - Alex Iantaffi
Neurodiverse Relationships: Using IFS to Support Mixed Neurotype Partnerships - Regina Wei
Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy - Michael Fitzgerald
The Pedagogy of Neurodecolonization: Liberations of the Mind in the Age of Reclamation - Dr. Michael Yellow Bird
Decolonial Perspectives on Therapy: Acknowledging Harmful History and Moving Toward Anti-Racist and Culturally Affirming Processes - Valerie Yeo, Psy.D
An Introduction to Supporting Survivors of Religious Trauma Utilizing Creative Interventions - Kerrie L. Leitch
Working with Muslim Clients: Spirituality and Religious Competencies for Clinicians - Dr. Anisah Bagasra
“I Can’t Go On/I’ll Go On”: Resilience for Healers in Times of Crisis - Dr. Sheila Addison
Within and Without Introduction Training (10 hr): End of Life Through Art and Atmosphere - Dr. Jessica Thomas
~ Professional Memberships
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT) - since 2024
Spirituality in Clinical Practice Board Member (AAMFT) - since 2025
American Family Therapy Academy - since 2025
~ Supervision
Lê Trang is currently under weekly individual supervision with Suzanne Dilitto, LMFT
~ Credentials
Student Intern through Lewis & Clark Graduate Program
