Siomara "Sadi" Monge LPC-S, RPT *Limited Availability*

"It’s through relationships that we learn best and grow best.”
— Fred Rogers 

Parenting can bring so much joy—and leave you wondering, “Am I handling this right?” You may be navigating your child’s anxiety, big emotions, or the changes that come with the teen years. You love your child, but some days you feel worried, frustrated, or unsure what to try next. There’s room for all of that here.

Having raised my own two children in this community, I know many of the joys, pressures, and everyday challenges local families face. I also know what it’s like to want the best for your children and still find yourself second-guessing your response. My professional background helps me understand child development; being a parent reminds me that putting that knowledge into practice can be hard, especially when everyone is tired and emotions are running high. I’m here to come alongside you in those moments of doubt and frustration, help you feel less alone, and help you find a next step you feel good about.

For me, counseling starts with the relationship. My approach is simple: Get to know you. Understand your family. Find our way forward together. I want to understand what’s hard, what’s working, and what you wish felt different. Together, we’ll build on the strengths you and your child already have and explore practical approaches that fit your everyday life.

I work with children, teens, and parents, blending play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and positive psychology. As a Registered Play Therapist and a clinician trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), I especially enjoy helping parents support an anxious child while building confidence in their own responses. Parent coaching gives us space to make sense of your child’s behavior, practice new approaches, and strengthen your connection. My hope is that you feel more confident as a parent—and find more moments to enjoy being together.

Before private practice, I spent nearly ten years working as an educator, Child Life Specialist, and school counselor. Those experiences continue to shape how I support families and collaborate with schools. I also enjoy speaking with local schools, churches, and mothers’ groups about the everyday challenges of raising children.

I am a founding partner of Family Connections Counseling, with more than 15 years of experience in private practice. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Texas State Board Approved Supervisor (LPC-S), as well as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I hold a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of North Texas and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas A&M University.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and our two not-so-little kids, running with friends, and traveling whenever I can. Family, friendships, and faith keep me grounded—and remind me why connection is at the heart of the work I do.

Now offering SPACE treatment a parent-based program for children and adolescents with anxiety, and OCD,  developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center 

Learn more about SPACE

Siomara “Sadi” Monge, MS, LPC-S & Registered Play Therapist

smonge@familyconnectionscounseling.com

Initial Phone Consultation (15 min.) request:
https://fccsadischedule.as.me/

Supervising Maggie Mae Naughton, MS, LPC-A

Maggie Mae Naughton, MA, LPC-Associate 

https://maggiemaecounseling.netlify.app/