Monique J Maldonado
10+ years experience

Monique J Maldonado

Counselor

·MACP, IADC, LMHC
10+ years experience
Ankeny, IA, United States
$150
Accepting clients

About

Searching for help is a courageous first step to change. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. Are you looking for support in changing addictive behaviors from a non-judgmental approach? Perhaps you have experienced traumatic events that have left you feeling "stuck." Or maybe you have relationship issues and aren't sure where to go from here. Many of my clients have experienced grief and loss and simply need support working through the stages of grief. I have also served children and families. Whatever your needs, there IS hope. I offer a variety of ways to achieve change: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Mindfulness; DBT skills training; Attachment Based Therapy; Motivational Interviewing and Trans-theoretical Model of change. I offer evidence-based approaches through a faith-based lens and a holistic approach to healing. You may feel alone and hopeless or even afraid to reach out. That is normal. Change never happens when we remain comfortable. Everyone needs that "person" that is supportive and genuinely cares. I encourage you to reach out and I will provide a safe place as you journey through life. Specialties: Attachment related issues (marriage, family, friendships), trauma, anxiety and depression as well as personality disorders. Credentials & Experience: Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and International Certification in Substance Abuse in Iowa since 2016.

I work with

Family
Family
Group
Group
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Seniors
Seniors
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AddictionAlcohol UseAnxiety
Behavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderBorderline PersonalityCareer CounselingChild or AdolescentCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDivorceDomestic ViolenceDual DiagnosisFamily ConflictGriefLife CoachingMarital and PremaritalNarcissistic PersonalityObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Oppositional DefianceParentingPeer RelationshipsPersonality DisordersRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSelf-HarmingSpiritualityStressSubstance UseSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSDVeteransWomen's IssuesImpulse Control DisordersMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
EMDR
Family Systems Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Christian Counseling
Culturally Sensitive
Integrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Trauma Focused
Structural Family Therapy
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Sandplay
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Multicultural

Services & Pricing

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$150

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$150

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · MACP, IADC, LMHC

Monique J Maldonado · Verified February 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Southern California Seminary, in , Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Membership from American Association of Christian Counselors

2019

Membership from Iowa Board of Certification

2008

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

We have availability to take a few clients on a very low sliding fee schedule with our interns. Let us know if you don't have insurance.

Payment Methods

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HSA
Mastercard
PayPal
Visa

Location

Primary

Vine Christian Counseling Services

Ankeny, IA, 50023

United States

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Vine Christian Counseling Services

Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ankeny, IA, 50023 map

I see family, group and individual
$150 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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