Monica Garnett, LCPC, LPC

Monica Garnett is a counselor who emphasizes collaborative, client-centered work. She focuses on helping people regain control when life feels overwhelming. Monica speaks plainly about coping skills and building healthier habits so clients can move forward.

Monica uses practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to help with day-to-day problems. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing tools when people need help with emotion regulation or changing patterns. Those tools are used alongside a person-centered approach that centers each client’s goals.

Her background includes licensure as an LCPC and an LPC, and three years of experience in direct counseling in California. Monica has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, family concerns, and trauma and abuse. She also lists coaching and help coping with life changes as areas she addresses.

In sessions she aims to be engaging and practical. Monica helps clients learn coping strategies, improve communication skills, and manage strong emotions. Homework and short-term skill building are common parts of the work when they fit the person’s goals.

To begin, she asks clients to identify clear goals and then uses collaborative tools to track progress. The focus is on small, achievable steps that lead to more steady daily functioning and clearer decision-making.

How Monica’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Those tools are helpful for strong emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Monica will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. The plan can change as progress is made, and decisions are made collaboratively.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as current options can vary. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people choose options that match their comfort with video or phone conversations. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit into everyday life and goals.