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?
Maybe you feel so much stress that it is easier just to deal with it by avoiding, procrastinating, overeating, or drinking alcohol. My name is Monica, and as a team we can address these concerns, and more. 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, emotional eating.
Clients tell me I am empathetic, calming, non-judgmental, real, and a bit funny. ;) There is a likely possibility one of my dogs or cat 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
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 throughout the week, as well as evenings - 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