- Warm and steady
- Practical strategies
- Collaborative care
About Monica
Monica draws on several practical methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to tailor support to each person's needs. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to focus on relationships, self-worth, and emotional safety. Sessions tend to be interactive, with space for humor and honest conversation.
Her background includes five years of professional counseling work in Texas as an LPC. Monica built this practice after going through personal challenges herself and wanting to offer the steady support she once needed. That experience shapes how she listens and responds in sessions.
In a typical meeting she helps people notice patterns, try new skills, and set goals that fit everyday life. She works with concerns like grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness issues, ADHD, body image, and substance use by breaking problems into manageable steps. The focus is on practical next moves rather than complicated jargon.
People who choose Monica can expect a warm, accepting tone and a collaborative plan. If you want a therapist who balances curiosity with clear direction, she may be a good match.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Monica’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then committing to actions that match personal values; this approach can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to relationship patterns and early bonds to improve how people connect and feel understood in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Monica works collaboratively to choose methods that match each person's goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time and invites feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. Some formats also let a person skip video if bandwidth is limited or prefer a brief phone update instead of a full session. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit daily life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Monica address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, grief, self esteem, and ADHD.
What is her approach to therapy like?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-based and existential ideas to fit each person's needs.
How much professional experience does she have?
Monica has five years of counseling experience working with a broad range of concerns in Texas.
What credentials and location are listed for Monica?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.