Ally Monarch (she/her)

LMFT
Accepting Clients

Working with people from all walks of life and is passionate about helping you identify and achieve your personal goals.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Pennsylvania

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Hi, I'm Ally! Welcome to RISE Therapy Services. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Pennsylvania, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your feelings and experiences. Finding the right therapist is essential for your healing journey, so take time to find one that is the right fit for you. I work with children, adults, couples and families in Pennsylvania.

My Background and Approach

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Pennsylvania, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your feelings and experiences. Finding the right therapist is essential for your healing journey, so take time to find one that is the right fit for you. My path to becoming a therapist began with my own experiences of trauma, which helped me understand that having professional guidance and support was so crucial to my healing and creating a life for myself that brings joy and connection with others. Now, I hope for my clients to have the opportunity to find a path that leads them to healing and joy, while walking with them along their journey. In my free time, I enjoy gardening and have embraced the beauty of nature since relocating to Pittsburgh, PA in 2023. Gardening has taught me resilience through both successes and challenges, reminding me that while we can't control everything, we can focus on our choices and growth.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As an adolescent I struggled with depression and felt that my mental health was never validated or understood by those around me. Rather than receiving adequate support, I was just labeled as “angry.” In young adulthood I was able to access a better support system and began to make strides towards the person I am today. This is why I chose to become a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I believe that everyone deserves to be their true self and be known and accepted for who they are. I believe that we all have the ability to change and grow into who we desire to be. I strive to maintain a therapy practice that is welcoming and accepting of all. I deeply value your willingness to welcome me into your life, even if for only a season. You are not alone, please contact me so we can discuss how therapy can be beneficial for you and help you grow into who you desire to be!

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Couples Counseling Family Therapy Play Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Child Issues Marriage Counseling
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • United Healthcare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $110 - 185/session

Reach out to Ally