- Goal focused
- Strength based
- Warm and nonjudgmental
About Monica
Monica Duncan, LMSW, helps people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and other life changes. She recognizes how hard it is to ask for help and honors that step with steady, practical support. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps toward change.
Monica brings 24 years of experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan. She uses straightforward tools drawn from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. Emotionally-focused methods are used when relationship patterns and closeness are a concern.
In a session with Monica, the tone is warm and nonjudgmental. Conversations center on what matters most to the client and on building on existing strengths. She frames progress as gradual, and she partners with clients to set realistic next steps between sessions.
Monica also addresses practical family concerns such as blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress. She supports people dealing with fertility concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her work also includes topics like body image, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on problem solving and emotional connection. Monica often uses brief, solution-focused exercises alongside longer conversations to help people stabilize and move forward. She aims to provide consistent encouragement while tailoring each plan to individual goals.
How Monica’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says matters most; it helps people feel heard and figure out their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small experiments that reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and change patterns in close relationships to improve connection and reduce repeated conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She often blends techniques so sessions match short-term needs and longer-term growth, and she checks in regularly to adjust the plan.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not detailed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoid camera use when that feels better. Licensed professionals, including therapists who use the approaches described above, can offer practical tools and exercises through remote sessions to support steady progress.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Monica address?
She helps people with grief, relationship and parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma and many life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, with warm, nonjudgmental support and an emphasis on setting clear, achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Monica has 24 years of experience working as a social worker in clinical settings.
What credential does Monica hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.