Child, Teen, and Parents Groups
Unified Protocol (UP)
What is Unified Protocol?
The Unified Protocol (UP) is a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) therapy that is used to treat anxiety, depression, and other emotional disorders. The Unified Protocol teaches skills and strategies to manage strong emotions when they are interfering in daily life.
The goal of UP is to reduce the intensity and frequency of negative emotions, through emotion-focused education, awareness techniques, cognitive strategies, problem-solving, and an array of behavioral strategies.
A parent group runs separately, at the same time as the children and adolescent groups, to equip parents with unique knowledge, skills, and support for parenting children and adolescents with emotional needs.
Group Information
You may contact Dr. Lauren Monthie with any questions at monthie_lauren@roberts.edu.
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Meet Your Clinician
Lauren Monthie, PsyD
Staff Psychologist, Supervisor, Department of Psychology Adjunct Professor
Dr. Monthie earned her PsyD in Clinical/School Psychology from Roberts Wesleyan University and is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families. Her prior experience spans residential, school, and community mental health settings, where she has provided therapeutic and diagnostic services.
Dr. Monthie offers trauma-informed caregiver training through Trust-Based Relational Intervention and finds value working with the entire family system. She also has experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She has a background in school psychology, particularly in special education, and wishes to continue fostering collaborative relationships with nearby schools. Additionally, Dr. Monthie integrates her passion for art and play into therapy, providing a creative outlet for those interested in exploring various therapeutic platforms.