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Monica Guerrero

Monica Guerrero, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Compassionate clinical social worker for self-esteem

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23 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • 23 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • Focus on self esteem

About Monica

Monica Guerrero is an LCSW with 23 years of clinical experience. She practices in New York and offers bilingual services in English and Spanish. Monica focuses on helping people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

Monica works with everyday problems like stress, panic attacks, and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, caregiving strain, and seasonal mood shifts. Conversations focus on clear steps clients can try between sessions.

Her style centers on respect for each person’s background and values. Sessions aim to build self-love, reduce shame or guilt, and clarify life purpose. Monica helps people notice patterns that deepen loneliness or communication problems and then make small, practical changes.

She brings two decades of hands-on experience to practical problem solving. That experience includes helping people manage panic attacks, social anxiety, and the emotional fallout of illness. Monica often combines short-term coping tools with longer-term skills for resilience.

Monica invites clients to set goals together and track progress at a manageable pace. People who want to work in English or Spanish can do so. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and timing through the site.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem by teaching concrete tools to shift thinking. Another approach centers on building coping skills for stress and panic, including short-term strategies to reduce intense symptoms and steps to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and doable.

Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their energy that day, such as focusing on practical skills in a brief visit or deeper reflection in a longer meeting.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

New York, California, New Jersey

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and concerns about self esteem. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiving stress, and life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and person-centered, focusing on small steps and clear strategies. Conversations aim to build self-love and reduce shame while clarifying goals.

How much experience does the clinician have?

Monica has 23 years of clinical experience working with emotional and life challenges. That background informs both short-term coping tools and longer-term resilience work.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LCSW credentials and practices in New York. Please note licensing details are as provided in her profile.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

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