Meet Monika
You don’t have to keep holding it all together.
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. You’re not alone — and there’s nothing wrong with you for feeling that way. Life can be a lot, especially when you’ve been carrying so much for so long.
You deserve a space where you can exhale, let your guard down, and stop pretending you’re “fine.”
Support for anxiety, depression, relationships, and more
Whoever you are right now — exhausted, confused, or just quietly struggling — that’s exactly who I want to meet. You don’t have to clean yourself up or figure things out before we talk. Whether you’re carrying anxiety, depression, stress, parenting overwhelm, career uncertainty, relationship pain, or worries about your child, we’ll take it one step at a time — together, at whatever pace feels right for you.
No agenda. No pressure. Just a real conversation.
I’m here to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and seen for who you really are — not just the version of you the world expects.
You don’t have to arrive with solutions or a plan. You just have to show up as you are.
My background
My name is Monika Koptyra, LPC, LBC. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a Licensed Behavioral Consultant with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth.
My journey began in Warsaw, Poland, where I earned a Master’s Degree in Social Psychology from the renowned SWPS University. Driven by a passion for deeper clinical work, I relocated to Philadelphia and completed my second Master’s Degree program in Clinical Counseling Psychology at La Salle University.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in diverse clinical settings—from outpatient specialty clinics to intensive behavioral health services (IBHS). My clients range across the lifespan and present with concerns such as anxiety, mood disorders, stress, self-esteem, parenting, career transitions, relationship and marital issues, and child behavior challenges.
I take a holistic, integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Behavior Modification. I also use Relaxation Techniques to help clients manage stress and regain emotional balance.
As a couples counselor, I’ve completed Level 1 Clinical Training in the Gottman Method and use its research-backed tools to help partners strengthen connection, improve communication, and resolve conflict more effectively.
My mission is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to make lasting change. We work on exploring all aspects of partnership that influence well-being—emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual—to unlock each person’s inner resilience and potential.
Outside of clinical practice, I supervise behavioral health professionals in the IBHS program and teach at St. Adalbert Polish Language School in Philadelphia. I’m also actively involved in the local Polish community, offering pro bono consultations for individuals navigating life transitions and cultural adjustment.
I Work With:
Individuals
Couples
Parents
Teenagers
Young Adults
Specialization:
Depression
Anxiety
Adjustment and Transitioning
Behavioral Difficulties
Social Anxiety
ADHD
Education:
Social Sciences and Humanities University, Warsaw, Poland
Master of Science in Social Psychology
LaSalle University
Master in Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology
TRAINED IN:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trauma Informed CBT
Mindfulness