- Trauma-informed focus
- Skill building
- Collaborative style
About Monika
Monika frames therapy as a process of rebuilding after difficult events. She offers time to talk through thoughts and to add coping tools people can use between sessions. Her style is direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on meeting each person where they are.
Her work often addresses anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma and abuse, along with relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports people dealing with identity and discrimination, ADHD, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue. Monika notes experience with issues that include BDSM and kink, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and multicultural stressors.
Monika uses approaches that focus on the person and practical change. She draws from Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to help people meet concrete goals. Sessions typically combine conversation with skill-building exercises.
Working with Monika means setting short-term goals and adjusting plans as progress is made. She aims to help people rebuild a sense of purpose and to reduce the day-to-day impact of symptoms. Her practice is based in South Carolina and sessions are offered in English.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Monika uses Client-Centered therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused environment where people can talk about what matters to them and set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs a place to sort through feelings and make decisions at their own pace.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems because it focuses on practical skills people can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Monika will discuss what feels most useful and tailor methods to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you prefer in-person meetings or specific online formats, ask about available options when you schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Monika help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and parenting concerns, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining talking with tools and exercises to help people manage symptoms and reach tangible goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monika has 15 years of practice helping people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as SC LPC, and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs 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 together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.