FAQ

Why do you want to become a therapist?

I’ve been in therapy since I was about 11 years old. If it wasn’t for all the social workers, therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, etc I’ve had help me my entire life, I would not be the person I am today. Monica ten years ago and Monica right now are NOT the same person, and I’m proud of that. I want to be one of the people in someone’s life who changes them for the better.

What mental illnesses do you have?

I have depression, general anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and insomnia. I am a recovering addict with 3+ years of sobriety.

What did you study for your undergraduate degree?

I have a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice.

What's up with your blog name?

I really wanted my own domain and was lingering on ideas/names for a while before I actually bought it. I knew I'd have it for a while, so I really wanted it to be me. Took a while, but I realized Strange And Pretty sums me up in a nutshell. Before I purchased my own spot on the interwebz, my blog's name was Love That Lavender Brunette, which is a (slight switch up of) a Lady Gaga lyric.