- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Self esteem
About Monica
Monica Dandridge is an Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of professional experience. She has worked in school settings as a school psychologist and school counselor and focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, and self-esteem.
She helps people who are coping with life changes, workplace stress, and challenges that show up in young adulthood and midlife. Monica draws on her years in education to talk through problems in plain terms. She pays attention to how daily routines, roles, and responsibilities affect mood and relationships.
In sessions she listens to each person’s story and highlights existing strengths they can use. Conversations often include practical steps for improving communication, managing anxiety, and handling guilt or shame. She also supports people wrestling with commitment issues, jealousy, isolation, and forgiveness.
Her background in school-based roles gives her experience with youth-related concerns and with adults tied to family or workplace dynamics. Monica works with issues relevant to women’s experiences, self-harm thoughts, and finding a clearer sense of life purpose.
For people who are unsure what comes next after a change in work, health, or relationships, she offers straightforward discussion and planning. To begin, readers are encouraged to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the approach fits their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete problem solving and improving daily functioning. One common approach is practical skills work that teaches specific tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, activity planning, and step-by-step coping strategies. These techniques help when worry or overwhelm gets in the way of routine tasks or relationships.Another frequent focus is communication and relationship work. This involves learning clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and handle conflict. It is useful for people dealing with commitment concerns, jealousy, or repeated misunderstandings at home or work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s situation and goals. Conversations during early sessions review what has helped before and which skills feel manageable, so the plan evolves together rather than being fixed up front.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that align with work or family breaks. Some people prefer a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth is limited or they need a brief conversation between commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt the way they work to fit everyday life while focusing on practical change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include commitment issues, communication, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and workplace issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She listens to the person’s story and highlights strengths to build on. Sessions use straightforward conversation and practical steps for communication and decision-making.
What experience does she bring?
She has 13 years of professional work experience and has worked as a school psychologist and school counselor in a rural school district.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Oklahoma LPC and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do sessions work and what formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.