• Does worrying get in the way of day-to-day life?

  • Are seemingly small tasks overwhelming?

  • Do changes feel too much to handle?

  • Is food a source of comfort for you?

My name is Monica, and as a team we can address these concerns, and more. I specialize in treating anxiety and panic and binge eating. You CAN learn new ways of tackling problems, improve your emotional wellbeing, and feel more confident with your decisions throughout your day.

Virtual therapist

Serving Minnesota and Wisconsin

20 years experience treating adults and adolescents

Specializing in anxiety and panic, depression, stress, binge eating.

Clients tell me I am empathetic, calming, non-judgmental, real, and a bit funny. ;) There is a likely possibility my dog or one of my cats will join our video session.

I love to help people learn to feel better and find their value and confidence. I feel honored when clients trust me and share their story.

SERVICES

Collaboration

We will work as a team to overcome obstacles and develop self-compassion. While you are the expert on yourself, I use a variety of interventions and tools to help you achieve your goals. I like to collaborate with you and want to know if something is helpful or not helpful. Everyone has different preferences and I tailor my treatment to what YOU need.

What to Expect

While I am here to listen and support you, I will challenge you to make some changes and practice your new skills outside of our sessions, because I believe improving mental health is something that we should focus on for more than 50 minutes once per week.

I will help you develop new skills and tools that you can use in your daily life. That will likely involve developing coping skills, challenging thought patterns, managing difficult emotions, and navigating relationships.

Treatment Types

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Coaching

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Coping Skills

Culturally Sensitive

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Emotionally Focused

Family Systems

Goal Setting

Interpersonal

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Positive Psychology

Relational

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Strength-Based

Anxiety and Panic

Depression

Stress

Binge Eating/Emotional Eating

Alcohol and Substance Use

Anger

Self Esteem

Family Conflict

Relationships

Life Transitions

Specialties

Insurance and Fees

I am in-network with the following insurance companies in Minnesota:

  • Aetna

  • Medica

  • Optum

  • Oscar Health

  • Oxford

  • UMR

  • United Healthcare UBC UBH

I am in-network with the following insurance companies in Wisconsin:

  • Medica

  • Optum

  • UMR

  • United Healthcare UBC UBH

I can help with providing a superbill for out-of-network clients.

If you prefer not to use insurance, I accept self-payment as well for MN and WI clients.

  • $150 per 50-minute session.

  • Venmo accepted.

I also offer a sliding scale fee.

Good Faith Estimate

If you do not have or intend to use insurance, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. See “Policies” in the menu dropdown for additional information.

Logistics

Availability

I am virtual only, which allows you comfort to see me from your home or on your break at work.

I currently offer sessions virtually via video Sunday mornings, Wednesday and Thursday evenings/nights, however am flexible other times- contact me to discuss!

I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if we will be a good fit.

  • MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, St Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2008

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN, 2011

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, WI, 2016

  • MBA in Healthcare Management, University of Hartford, 2021

  • Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, 2022

  • Certified Binge Eating and Chronic Dieting Professional, 2024

Education and Training