About Monica
Monica Williams is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with seven years of clinical experience based in Ohio. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati in 2018 and now focuses on addiction and general mental health concerns. Monica offers straightforward, compassionate care and aims to help people find practical steps forward.
Monica listens first and then helps people set clear goals. She uses plain language and practical tools so progress feels doable. Sessions often focus on building self-esteem, coping skills for anxiety and depression, and strategies to address substance use concerns.
Her work also addresses trauma, attention differences such as ADHD, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Monica pays attention to relationship patterns like attachment and codependency and helps clients notice choices that keep them stuck. She supports people in sorting through guilt, shame, anger, and commitment worries.
Therapeutic methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Monica blends these approaches to match a person’s needs rather than using a single fixed method. She is direct but warm, aiming to give tools clients can use between sessions.
Monica wants clients to leave sessions with a clearer next step. She emphasizes practical coping strategies, small behavior changes, and ways to reframe difficult thoughts. Her goal is to guide people toward more consistency, healthier choices, and greater self-respect.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take committed action toward their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and then trying small changes to see different results. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, mood struggles, and building coping skills.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaboration. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. Over time the plan can shift to match progress and changing needs.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and letting people schedule shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for work on mindfulness skills, values-based action plans, and practical behavioral experiments between meetings with a licensed professional.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Monica often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and concerns around self-esteem and life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a direct but understanding style and focuses on practical tools clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in addiction and mental health services since completing her master’s degree in 2018.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, listed as OH LISW, and is based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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