- CBT and narrative focus
- 23 years experience
- Money and life transitions
About Monica
Monica Englander is an LCSW with 23 years of clinical practice in California. She works with people who want clearer self-esteem, steadier relationships, and better ways to handle stress and life changes. Monica writes in a direct, caring way and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life more manageable.
She often sees people who have carried old wounds that keep reappearing in relationships and work. Monica asks straightforward questions to find what is causing pain or interruption in daily life. Sessions aim to help people recognize patterns, build confidence, and make choices that feel right for them.
Her practice includes support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, workplace stress, and money and financial issues. She also helps people facing codependency, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and feelings of isolation or lack of purpose.
Monica uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She brings tools from cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thoughts and habits, and she uses narrative ideas to reframe how people tell their own stories. Psychodynamic elements help uncover how earlier experiences shape current patterns.
Her style is interactive and communicative. Monica encourages clients to say what they need and to give feedback about sessions. She views therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people feel more confident, capable, and at ease in their everyday lives.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Monica draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy in ways that fit well with remote sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression and improve daily coping. Narrative therapy helps people reframe their life stories and separate themselves from problem patterns so they can try different ways of living.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. She invites feedback and adjusts the plan as needs change, making therapy a team effort rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow people to join from different locations within the therapist's permitted region, helping therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on practical change and emotional healing.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Monica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, workplace issues, and money and financial issues among other life challenges.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her approach is inquisitive and interactive. She asks direct questions, seeks feedback, and focuses on practical steps clients can take between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in counseling settings with a wide range of clients and concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.