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Monica Amaro

Evidence-informed counseling with practical tools

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English

About Monica

Monica Amaro is a licensed professional counselor who emphasizes practical, evidence-based strategies to help people manage difficult emotions and life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills for coping with stress, anxiety, bipolar mood shifts, trauma, and depression. With a decade of clinical experience in Texas, she blends structured techniques with attentive listening to tailor treatment to each persons needs.

Monica cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where clients can speak openly about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Her approach supports people navigating transitions such as divorce and workplace challenges, and she also helps with communication difficulties, forgiveness, issues of life purpose, and building self-love.

Monica frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering guidance and practical tools while encouraging clients to define their own goals and measure progress in ways that matter to them.

Practical CBT and flexible online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and replacing them with more balanced, actionable thoughts. This approach teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, and stress, and helps clients practice new behaviors that support daily functioning.

Monica uses these evidence-informed techniques alongside a collaborative process that invites clients to set priorities and experiment with strategies in ways that fit their lives. She works together with each person to determine which methods best match their symptoms, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all path.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate busy workdays, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working toward measurable changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), using structured techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills while maintaining an empathic, collaborative stance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mood and life adjustment concerns in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 75932.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English