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Monica Garnett

Therapist focused on practical skill-building

LCPC, LPC California

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Monica

Monica Garnett draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and dialectical strategies to help people change unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills. She practices with an emphasis on collaborative work, helping clients increase self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen communication.

Background and approach

Monica holds LCPC and LPC credentials and brings three years of licensed practice in a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem challenges, compassion fatigue, addictions, family matters, and life transitions. Her approach blends structured skill-building with empathic listening and motivational work to support tangible progress.

Monica offers care through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and accepts international clients. She works from California and maintains licensure details as IL LCPC 180.013463 and NJ LPC 37PC00908600.

Prospective clients who are ready to begin can complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions according to availability.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy to create an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients’ goals and preferences guide the work, supporting growth through understanding and validation. Where emotional regulation and distress tolerance are central concerns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used to build skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica will work with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor a blend of methods that fits the client’s situation rather than prescribing a single path. This collaborative planning helps align therapeutic tools with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Monica is offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and time zones while supporting steady progress through regular, accessible contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, family issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and engaging, combining client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and insight.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has three years of licensed practice and experience working across many presenting issues, with prior work addressing emotional regulation, coping strategies, and addictions support.
Where is she based and what are her license details?
She practices from California and holds licensure as IL LCPC 180.013463 and NJ LPC 37PC00908600.
Does she work with international clients or in other languages?
She accepts international clients and offers services in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois, New Jersey, California, Virginia

Languages

English