Two Decades of Expertise. One Unwavering Commitment.
Dr. Monroe brings over 20 years of broad-spectrum clinical experience across some of the most demanding settings in psychology, such as military, forensic, hospital, community, and private practice. Her training is expansive. Her approach is deeply personal.
What Sets Dr. Monroe Apart
Few psychologists bring the breadth of experience that Dr. Monroe does. Her career has spanned emergency psychiatric holds, APA-accredited fellowships, military and veteran care, forensic evaluations, and private practice — giving her a clinical perspective that is both wide-ranging and deeply nuanced.
She has held management and supervisory positions for over a decade, trained law enforcement officers, presented at universities and military institutions, and supervised both master's and doctoral-level clinicians.
What remains constant across every role she has held is a commitment to the individuals she serves — meeting them where they are, understanding the complexity of their experience, and providing the highest level of care.
As a PSYPACT provider, she is licensed to deliver telehealth services across 35+ states, extending her reach far beyond Colorado Springs.
Therapeutic Modalities & Clinical Training
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — a highly effective, research-backed therapy for processing and healing trauma and PTSD.
CPT
Cognitive Processing Therapy — a structured, evidence-based treatment specifically developed for PTSD and trauma-related disorders.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — an effective, skills-based approach for addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide range of mood disorders.
DBT
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy — focused on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and building interpersonal effectiveness.
Family Systems
A relational approach that explores how family dynamics and patterns influence individual behavior, mental health, and healing.
Psychodiagnostic Assessment
Comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation to accurately diagnose complex behavioral health conditions and inform effective treatment.
Neurological & Forensic Testing
Specialized assessment expertise in neuropsychological functioning, cognitive evaluation, and court-related forensic psychological services.
Yoga & Somatic Wellness
A certified yoga instructor since 2012, Dr. Monroe incorporates body-based and holistic wellness practices into her integrative approach to healing.
Education, Licenses & Certifications
Education
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology — California School of Professional Psychology (APA Accredited), San Francisco Bay AreaMaster of Arts, Clinical Psychology — California School of Professional PsychologyBachelor of Arts, Psychology & Women's Studies — University of Colorado BoulderFellowships
APA Accredited Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Adolescent Medicine — Children's Hospital Los AngelesAPA Accredited Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Forensic Psychology — American Board of Forensic Psychology (Waivered)Licenses
Licensed Clinical Psychologist — State of ColoradoPSYPACT Provider (35+ states telehealth)Level 1 Accredited Workers Compensation Provider — State of ColoradoCertified Crisis CounselorAreas of Clinical Expertise
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Dr. Monroe has specialized in trauma treatment across military, hospital, forensic, and community settings for over 20 years. She understands trauma not only from a clinical perspective but from a deeply personal one — her own life experiences with adversity have shaped her ability to connect authentically with those she serves.Using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CPT, and DBT, she provides individualized trauma treatment for adults who have experienced single-incident trauma, complex/relational trauma, military combat, sexual assault, workplace trauma, and more.
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Dr. Monroe has completed a multitude of comprehensive behavioral health and psychodiagnostic assessments throughout her career. These evaluations provide clarity, accurate diagnosis, and direction for treatment planning — for individuals, families, and referring providers.
Her assessment work spans mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, anxiety, behavioral health concerns, and more, delivered with precision and clear, actionable reporting.
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Dr. Monroe provides specialized neuropsychological evaluations assessing cognitive functioning, memory, attention, and executive functioning. She has completed dementia evaluations, autism spectrum disorder assessments for adults, and a range of neurologically-informed assessments throughout her career.
These evaluations support informed medical and legal decision-making, treatment planning, and care coordination for individuals and their families.
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Dr. Monroe completed an APA-accredited, American Board of Forensic Psychology waivered Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology, making her uniquely qualified to provide court-admissible forensic evaluations. She has completed evaluations for both juvenile and adult populations.
Her forensic work includes competency to stand trial evaluations, risk assessments, pre-plea investigative reports (PPIR), SSDI evaluations, compensation and pension assessments, and behavioral health evaluations for legal proceedings.
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Dr. Monroe brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work with veterans and first responders. As the spouse of an Army veteran and first responder, she has an intimate awareness of the unique stressors, cultural dynamics, and mental health challenges this population faces.
She has worked directly with active duty military, veterans, and first responders throughout her career — including at Warrior Support Center, Ft. Carson, and Mt. Carmel Veteran's Center — providing both therapy and assessment services.
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Dr. Monroe is a Level 1 Accredited Provider for the Division of Workers Compensation by the State of Colorado — a designation that reflects her specialized training, assessment expertise, and commitment to delivering objective, legally defensible evaluations.
Her workers' compensation evaluations assess psychological injury, functional impairment, and return-to-work readiness, supporting employers, attorneys, insurance carriers, and injured workers throughout the process.
Ready to Work With Dr. Monroe?
Whether you are seeking therapy, a comprehensive evaluation, or a professional consultation, Dr. Monroe brings unmatched expertise and genuine care to every engagement.