How Monica works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Monica
Monica Williams is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio. She graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati in 2018 and has seven years of experience in addiction and mental health services. Monica focuses on helping people who are facing anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and related struggles.
She came to social work from her own life experience and a wish to give others the support she missed growing up.
Background and approach
That motivates a direct, practical style in sessions. Monica listens closely, then offers clear steps and tools people can try between meetings. Her work emphasizes building self-esteem, coping skills, and healthier patterns after trauma or loss.
She helps people handle stress, manage impulsive reactions, and navigate life changes. Substance use and addictive behaviors are also central areas of her practice. Monica blends structured techniques with a client-centered stance.
She uses approaches that teach concrete skills and encourage values-driven action. Sessions often move from identifying a problem to testing small, manageable changes. People who prefer a straightforward clinician who also shows empathy may find her approach helpful.
Monica aims to give practical tools and steady support as people work toward better day-to-day functioning and clearer goals.
What Monica works with
Everything Monica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Monica's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Monica lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on movement toward a meaningful life rather than on getting rid of every unwanted thought or feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep someone stuck. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person in front of the therapist, offering empathy and acceptance so clients can find their own solutions and build self-trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Monica discusses options with each person, matches techniques to their goals, and adjusts strategies if something isn’t helping. This is a collaborative process that aims to blend practical skills with the client's values and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins, short skills practice, or when someone prefers typing. These formats give flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives and different routines.
Questions people ask about Monica
What concerns does she address?
Monica helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and trauma-related issues. She also works on self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, career worries, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
She is direct and practical while remaining compassionate. Sessions focus on clear tools, problem-solving, and real steps clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Monica has seven years of professional experience working in addiction and mental health settings, following her 2018 Master of Social Work degree.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio. The biography notes graduation from the University of Cincinnati with a Master of Social Work.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Monica meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats let people pick what fits their routine and comfort.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.