“Dr. Band is approachable and always made me feel that I could ask for her support when needed. And that is amazing, given that she is an expert on multiculturalism and social justice in counseling, our shared profession. She is confident and assertive, yet humble, a great combination for a helping professional.”

“Dr. Band and I crossed paths as doctoral students and worked closely together engaging in professional service at the Virginia Counselors Association, where she served as President. Dr. Band is a consummate professional in every respect of the word: counselor, educator, supervisor, and public speaker. She is highly trained, understanding, caring and devoted to each client/supervisee/person who crosses her paths. I have had the great pleasure of not only working with Dr. Band, but also learning from her. I am a better counselor, educator, and leader because of her!”

“If you are looking for a caring, capable counselor, look no further than Monica Band. I have known her for several years and give her my highest recommendation. She is a true professional and you will be in excellent hands if you choose to work with her.”

“Dr. Monica Band exudes competence, social justice, and humility. She is empathic and truly cares about her clients and her community. She has integrity, honesty, passion, compassion, and is dependable. She is skilled at counseling, teaching, mentoring, clinical supervision, and leadership. She is who the Counseling profession wants and needs.”

“Dr. Band is a compassionate and caring professional and leader. Her competence, especially in multiculturalism, is apparent and seamlessly integrated into professional work that she embarks upon. She is a strong role model for myself and other clinicians who are following in her footsteps!”

“Finding a good therapist is as hard as finding a good mechanic. It requires a lot of trust and faith that your counselor is staying up to date in their skills, their multicultural competency and is an active advocate to improve systems we live in. Dr. Band is that therapist who sees all the identities you come in with and will work with you on your concerns. They will also validate your experience, but also safely challenge you to grow and learn.”

"Dr. Band is a fearless, knowledgeable, and caring counselor and supervisor. I strongly recommend her for those who would like to face and embrace the good, bad, and ugly of oneself and are committed to change oneself and the oppressing systems through challenges.”

“I have known Dr. Band going on 7 years and can attest to her multiple identities as a counselor, educator, supervisor, researcher, and consultant. Dr. Band has always kept her clients at the forefront of any and everything that she has done and continues to do in the counseling field which is such a rarity in our field. I appreciate her genuinely and authenticity in her approach to meeting her clients, supervise, and colleagues where they are. She is such a huge asset the our mental health field and we are so lucky to have someone who diligently advocates on the behalf of those she serves.”

“Dr. Band is a social justice advocate with a counselor’s heart. She has been a vital resource and colleague to me with expanding my own lens. As a fellow Counselor Educator, I have called on Dr. Band for assistance with my students and her support has been invaluable. I also make referrals to her without reservation and I have full confidence that her clients will receive the tools they need to be successful. I am honored to know and work alongside Dr. Band.”

“Dr. Monica Band draws from years of professional experience as a practicing counselor, a clinical supervisor, and a counselor educator. In the confluence of all three roles, Dr. Band continues to provide thoughtful support and mentorship around culturally responsive counseling strategies and social justice initiatives within the counseling profession. What is most remarkable about Dr. Band's efforts is her uncanny ability to spark intentional discussions around multiculturalism and social justice among new and seasoned professionals. I have especially appreciated her tenacity and community-centered approach in group, leadership, and consultation settings. Dr. Band is known to model exactly what she practices and recommends to colleagues.”

“Having known and worked with Dr. Band over the past years I have seen her in a variety of settings. Her insight, knowledge and skills are truly impressive. Monica's desire to do what is in the best interest of her clients, supervisees, or audience drives her to work hard, if not harder, than those she serves. She is a compassionate counselor and a fine example of an ethical professional.”

“In the years that I have known Monica as an educator, supervisor, and clinician, I can say with the upmost confidence that she excels in each of these areas. She has a unique blend of knowledge, insight, and empathic connection that can only provide a positive and healing experience for those she works with.”

“Dr. Monica P. Band is an extraordinary clinical supervisor. She approaches the supervisory relationship with great compassion. Her guidance is greatly informed by the years of experience, wisdom, and thoughtfulness. I have always left our sessions feeling energized and with new perspectives about how to support diverse client issues.”