MONI TANG

Mental Health Therapist

Houston, Texas

13 years of experience

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About me

Moni received her master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling in Portland, Oregon. She has experience working with new moms and families dealing with life transitions, perinatal emotions, eating and body image issues, and relationship satisfaction. She offers a solution-focused and strength-based approach to counseling, as well as use of cognitive-behavioral therapy tools. Moni knows that the transition into parenthood can present moms and families with both excitement and various challenges. Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, impact the mother’s self-identity, the couple’s relationship dynamics, and their extended family and community. Therapy and counseling can help guide you to discover and nurture your innate resilience and strength. She is passionate about helping new moms and families find success during the postpartum period. Moni is a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator, and is available for pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, and help for dating couples considering engagement. She has experience working with grief, loss, life stressors and adjustment issues. Additionally, she is interested in working with clients from diverse backgrounds and can help address issues related to international/interracial marriages. She is able to conduct therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy (2012)

Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy (2016)

Certification and training

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Postpartum Support International's Certificate of Completion Program (2018)

Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training (2018)

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and Level 2 Training (2017)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training Course, PESI (2019)

Gottman Method Treating Affairs and Trauma (2019)

Trained and certified PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Counselor (2016)

Treatment of Eating Disorders Certification Program (2016)

Memberships and affiliations

Houston Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Psi Chi Honorary Society

Credentials

LMFT

Specialties

Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Assertiveness Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Couple Counseling Dialectical Behavior Therapy Evidence-Based Therapy Family Counseling Grief and Loss Life Transitions Marital Counseling Marriage & Family Therapist Mental Health Mindfulness Mood Disorders Motivational Interviewing Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Premarital Counseling Psychotherapy Relationship Issues Self-Compassion Strengths-Based Therapy Telehealth

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Service introduction

I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for new mothers and fathers, couples and families. My approach to therapy is client-centered; respect, collaboration, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard are strongly emphasized. I offer a solution-focused and strength-based approach to counseling, as well as use of cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy tools.