I am Monica E. Alharazim. I was born and raised in Detroit, MI and currently reside and own a Private Practice located in the State of Texas.  I am a motivated and organized Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Lousiana, and Michigan, Texas Board Approved Supervisor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. I earned my Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University in the Fall of 2019. Dissertation: "Factors Contributing to Burnout Levels among Public Sector Rehabilitation Counselors".  I earned my Masters of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern University of Baton Rouge. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dillard University in New Orleans, LA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.  I was educated in the Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic School System and graduating from Mercy High School in Farmington Hills, MI. 

I have provided counseling services to clients dealing with a wide range of concerns, both physical and mental.  I am an active listener that has the ability to adapt to various environments and clients with different life circumstances. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults.  I have experience working with clients on a wide variety of issues. Examples include: depression, anxiety, trauma, professional burnout, stress management, self-esteem, career counseling, couples counseling, marriage and family issues, grief, and loss.  ​I believe that counseling can be a vital stepping stone during certain seasons o f our lives. 

I have 18 years of experience as a Rehabilitation Counselor for Public Sector Vocational Rehabilitation Services.  I counsel, guide, and advocate for individuals with both physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. As a CRC, I also provide Vocational Expert Testimony for Social Security Administrative. Moreover, I have experience working in a Domestic Violence Shelter and a Women's Rehabilitation Center. I have 10 years of experience in Private Practice.  In addition, I am an Adjunct Professor at a local community college and university.