Monica Garnett is a counselor who focuses on helping people regain balance and build stronger self-esteem. She uses a collaborative, engaging style aimed at increasing self-awareness and helping clients take practical steps toward change. Monica holds LCPC and LPC credentials and works from a straightforward, supportive stance.
Monica draws on several well-known approaches to fit each person's needs. She uses Client-Centered techniques to follow what matters most to the client and to create space for honest conversation. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Motivational Interviewing to support change around addiction and habits.
Her background includes work with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, addiction, trauma and grief. She has experience helping people strengthen intimacy, manage compassion fatigue, and navigate life transitions. Her practical focus is on building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring a sense of control.
Monica has three years of experience as a licensed clinician and practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and use of a cancellable subscription plan.
To begin, clients use the continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling happens according to therapist availability, so readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the client. Sessions focus on the client's concerns and on building trust through reflective, nonjudgmental conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. CBT is practical and often includes short in-between session exercises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships; it is useful when strong feelings make daily tasks harder.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online options are not fully listed in the biography. When available, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use approaches like CBT and DBT skills coaching in the moment, which supports practicing new strategies between appointments. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of approaches and session length to match each person's needs.
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and engaging, focusing on building self-awareness and practical skills to manage emotions and relationships.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of experience as a licensed clinician and has worked with people facing emotional regulation challenges, addiction, and communication problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are used and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific ongoing formats for every situation.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.