Dr. Monica P. Band

Dr. Monica P. Band is the founder and owner of Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC, a thriving mental health private group practice based in Washington, D.C. Her practice is home to a diverse team of compassionate healers dedicated to providing holistic, trauma-informed care with a foundation rooted in social justice. Dr. Band’s mission is to create a space where individuals and communities can heal, grow, and thrive, with services designed to honor the intersections of identity, culture, and lived experience. As a clinical supervisor, Dr. Band plays a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding the next generation of mental health professionals. She is a licensed supervisor for graduate professionals seeking licensure in Washington, D.C., and an approved registered clinical supervisor by the Virginia Board of Counseling for residents working toward LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensure in Virginia. Her approach to supervision mirrors her therapeutic philosophy, emphasizing cultural competence, mindfulness, and the integration of personal and professional growth. Dr. Band provides a range of counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups, specializing in trauma-informed care. She integrates evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness-based techniques into her work, creating a therapeutic environment that is both deeply reflective and transformative. She primarily identifies as an Existential-Humanistic practitioner, drawing from post-modern theoretical frameworks such as Intersectionality, Critical Race Theory, and Feminist Theory to inform her work. Her areas of specialization include supporting clients navigating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues, complex trauma, racial and intergenerational trauma, somatic concerns, cultural identity exploration, interracial couples, and existential challenges. Dr. Band is particularly passionate about working with individuals grappling with questions of belonging and identity, helping them heal attachment wounds and reclaim their narratives. With a rich academic background as a former professor in Counseling, Dr. Band leverages her experience in scholarship and research to complement her clinical work. She remains dedicated to advancing the counseling profession through teaching, mentorship, writing, and training, with a focus on increasing cultural competence and accessibility in mental health care. Her expertise and lived experiences fuel her passion for bridging gaps in mental health resources and advocating for the healing of marginalized communities.