Monica Polonyi

Dr. Monica Morales Polonyi is a Counselor Educator, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Certified School Counselor (CSC), and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) who has been a dedicated practitioner and leader within the counseling field since 2001. Holding a PhD in Counselor Education from Sam Houston State University, her formal field of study centers on advanced clinical training, counseling pedagogy, and systemic advocacy. Over the past 25 years, she has seamlessly integrated higher education with advanced clinical practice, serving as a private practice owner, clinical supervisor, and community advocate.

Education

PhD, Sam Houston State University

MA, Sam Houston State University

Public Service

Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Prevention , Board Member - Rockport

Restoration Counseling Ministry, Board of Directors - Conroe

Awards / Honors

Humanitarian of the Year Award, Conroe Independent School District, 2004

Humanitarian of the Year Award, Conroe Independent School District, 2009

Humanitarian of the Year Award, Conroe Independent School District, 2013

Publications

Polonyi, M., Henriksen, Jr., R. C., Serres, S. A. (2011). A matter of faith: A qualitative study with evangelical Christians. VISTAS Online

Bornsheuer, J. N., Polonyi, M. (2010). Adlerian counseling with Hispanic clients and families. Professional Issues in Counseling

Bornsheuer, J., Polonyi, M., Watts, R. (2013). Integrating Adlerian and Integrated Developmental Model approaches into supervision of counseling trainees.. Journal of Individual Psychology

Polonyi, M., Serres, S. A., Henriksen, R. C. (2010). The Christian experience: Evangelical Perspectives. Faith & Therapy

Bornsheuer, J. N., Polonyi, M., Andrews, M., Fore, B., Onwuegbuzie, A. J. (2012). The relationship between ninth-grade retention and on-time graduation in a southeast Texas high school. Journal of At-Risk Issues

Henriksen, R. C., Polonyi, M., Bornsheuer, J. N. (2013). The Voices of students: Religious and spiritual issues in counselor education programs. VISTAS. A publication of the American Counseling Association

Presentations

Polonyi, M. (2010). A Matter of Faith: A Qualitative Study with Evangelical Christians.

Polonyi, M. (2011). A Matter of Faith: A Qualitative Study with Evangelical Christians.

Polonyi, M. (2013). Coping Strategies: Techniques to Promote Resilience after the Death of a Student. Bay Area Counseling Association

Polonyi, M. (2024). Eating Disorders 101. South Texas Social Worker Society

Polonyi, M., Henriksen, Jr., R. C., Gregar, R. (2012). Religious/Spiritual Counseling Training in Graduate Programs.

Polonyi, M., Brown, S. (2013). Exploring the impact of trauma and resiliency in supervision.

Polonyi, M., Henriksen, Jr., R. C., Bornsheuer, J. N. (2011). The Voices of Students: Religious and Spiritual Issues in Counselor Education and Supervision.