Dr. Monique Lilakos, DSW, LCSW, is a mother to two children and a grandmother to three children, a young adult grandson whom she raised, and two school-age granddaughters. Dr. Monique is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is retired from the Federal Government and has a private practice. Dr. Monique works with individuals across the life span, with a focus on adolescents, young adults, and families. Many of her clients have achieved great success in managing life’s challenges. Dr. Monique is particularly sensitive to clients facing issues related to mental health, finding resources, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family wellness. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based approaches to treatment that focus on helping clients holistically, mind, body, soul, and spirit.