Monica Reaves, LCSW-C, M.Ed.

The human experience is deeply personal, and each individual's journey can feel overwhelming at times. As a therapist and educator, my goal is to support my neurodiverse clients in making empowered choices and achieving their goals, while providing tools to help navigate a neurotypical world. I’m Monica Reaves, a clinical social worker with 14 years of experience in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, hospital psychiatric units, forensic interviewing for child welfare services, and special education environments. For the past 9 years, I’ve also worked as a special education teacher, providing individualized and group instruction in both private homes and clinic settings. I hold a Master's degree in Social Work with a clinical concentration in children and families from the University of Maryland, Baltimore-School of Social Work, and a Master’s degree in Education with a concentration in special education with a certificate in autism from George Mason University, College of Education and Human Development. At My Pace Learning and Behavioral Health, I am dedicated to supporting clients in their personal growth while respecting and honoring each individual’s unique identity. I offer services for clients ages 2 through adulthood. For those seeking educational therapy, I customize mental health approaches to align with each client’s learning profile, developing treatment plans that address both academic and social-emotional needs. I am here to partner with you wherever you are on your life’s journey. “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde