Gary P. Monkarsh
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Psychologists in
Lake Oswego,
Oregon
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Monkarsh Gary P PhD
14523 Westlake Dr
Lake Oswego, OR, United States
97035
14523 Westlake Dr
Lake Oswego, OR, United States
97035
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I was Dr. Monkarsh’s patient for two years, and it was the best gift I have given myself. He helped me change my life entirely and I am grateful for his services. There is no price tag that can repay him for helping me transform from sad and feeling hopeless in a challenging long-term marriage to now being happy, strong, energetic, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic about life. I am my “old self” once again. That is priceless.
I am of Hispanic-American ethnicity, and seeking therapy is a cultural “taboo” in my family. Yet, after over 22 years in a very difficult marriage and extreme unhappiness I knew that I needed professional help that could help me get clarity. It was with trepidation that I entered his office, and I immediately realized that Dr. Monkarsh was professional, an excellent listener, genuine, compassionate and yet straight-forward in a gentle manner. He asked me open-ended questions, without judgment, that made me think of my situation and how I could solve challenges. Because I am a task-oriented individual, he gave me weekly assignments and we picked up from there each session. It was not easy to do the soul-searching and face hard areas of my life, but he never gave up on me and he genuinely cared. He was a non-biased clinical psychologist who was honest with me, even when it was difficult. He was the confidential professional that I needed to help me transform my life. I felt safe, respected and not alone.
Dr. Monkarsh is now working with my 23-year old daughter and he is helping her with the same care and professionalism he offered me as his past patient. As a mom, I am extremely grateful for the help he is providing her and I feel relieved and at peace that my daughter is receiving his services. My daughter and I do not discuss their sessions and I respect her privacy, yet I see the positive changes in her life through her work with Dr. Monkarsh as well.
I am fortunate to have been Dr. Monkarsh’s patient. My only regret is that I had not worked with him decades before.
Submitted Feb. 16, 2023