Monica Burtley-Miller

Practical strategies with compassionate support

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Monica

Monica Burtley-Miller is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who draws on a decade of professional experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and depression.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical strategies alongside compassionate listening, aiming to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment. Monica frames the work as a collaborative process that supports clients as they take courageous steps toward greater well-being.

Her practice blends evidence-informed methods with a client-centered stance, tailoring sessions to each person’s concerns and goals. Monica also addresses related areas such as caregiver stress, communication difficulties, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

She encourages realistic, strengths-based change while honoring the pace each person needs to heal and grow.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Monica frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood, often using practical exercises and goal-oriented steps. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to help clients understand and change how past connections influence current relationships and self-view.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and adapts methods as progress unfolds so the plan fits each person's needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations, support timely check-ins, and allow clients to select the communication style that works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Monica focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and mood disorders.

Which therapeutic styles shape sessions?

She uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Monica has 10 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with the licence number IL LCSW 149027455 and practices from that state.

Can non-English speakers work with this therapist?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for remote work?

Monica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English