About

Hi there. I'm Monica. Thank you for reading my profile. Please let me tell you a little about myself.

I have been a Clinical Social Worker practicing therapy for three years in New Jersey. I have worked with clients of all ages: children, adolescents, teens, young and older adults. I have provided counseling to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, parenting issues, anger management, lack of motivation, life changes, trauma and abuse, and more.

You will immediately notice that in my approach, I am kind, thoughtful and very attentive. My first goal is to make sure you feel heard and understood. I like to summarize what I hear from my clients so they can make adjustments. Then I always provide kind feedback. Even when we are working on changes, I commit to you that I will be empowering and treat you with respect while supporting your growth. It is important to me that we develop a therapeutic bond and that you feel the counseling is centered on you. I encourage feedback so that you feel comfortable with the conversation. We will design the treatment plan together so that you feel it is customized to suit your needs--and we can always adjust! My techniques derive from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (where we review how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact), Motivational Interviewing (where I use empowering questions to guide you) and Solution-Focused Therapy (where we keep our goals in mind).

Therapy can be a pleasant and rewarding experience. I'm happy you've decided to take on this journey that I know will be fruitful, if you're ready to commit. Please know, I am available to support you in your process of change. I am delighted to begin working with you.

Warmly,
Monica

Therapy isn't advice giving. Therapy is guiding someone in developing the "observing self". A skill therapist has the ability to, momentarily and at will, dissolve her ego in order to hold space for the other individual. It is in this space that the therapists acts as mirror to allow others to reflect, alter, and grow.