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Seth Monaco

Calm, practical therapy for lasting change

LCSW Florida

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Seth

Seth Monaco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and major life adjustments.

Background and approach

He works with clients to identify practical priorities and regain a sense of direction, focusing on straightforward strategies that reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning. Seth encourages clients to examine unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while locating sources of motivation and forgiveness that support long-term change.

Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques, he combines evidence-informed tools with a relaxed, collaborative style. Sessions emphasize honest self-exploration, skill building, and concrete steps toward goals rather than judgment.

Seth’s clinical background includes inpatient, outpatient, hospital settings, and independent practice, which informs a flexible approach to varied needs and concerns. Based in Florida, he aims to help people sift through emotional confusion and reshape patterns that contribute to isolation, financial stress, obsessive thinking, panic, or substance-related problems.

The goal is to move clients from feeling stuck to living with greater clarity, purpose, and manageable change.

Practical therapy approaches for online care



Seth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based methods in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and compulsive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Seth works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapts techniques from different approaches to fit each person's needs. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on progress and emerging priorities.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver skills training, reflective conversation, and step-by-step planning that translate into everyday improvements.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Seth address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes, plus a range of related issues such as panic, OCD symptoms, and communication or money problems.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused tools to build practical skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 11 years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, hospital, and independent practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is licensed as LCSW with license FL LCSW SW12122 and practices from Florida.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Anger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English