- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
About Monica
Monica Furgiuele is an LMFT licensed in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Monica also pays attention to concerns such as compassion fatigue, body image, social anxiety, and communication problems.
She frames sessions as a straightforward space to talk through what feels most urgent. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and on clarifying what matters next. Monica mixes client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral tools and existential ideas to keep work both down-to-earth and reflective.
In practice she listens for patterns that keep someone feeling stuck, then tests small changes to daily habits and thoughts. That can mean trying short behavioral experiments, rehearsing different ways to speak up, or naming values that guide decisions about work, relationships, or health. Sessions move at a realistic pace and aim for things clients can use between meetings.
Monica has experience supporting people through loss and end-of-life related concerns, and she brings that experience into work about meaning and purpose. She encourages clear communication and steady steps when control feels uncertain. Her approach is conversational and focused on outcomes people can notice in everyday life.
People usually begin by describing the present problem and what they hope will be different. From there she and the client outline simple goals and try approaches that fit the client’s life and schedule.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Monica draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and existential ideas. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person, which helps people clarify feelings and priorities. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep stress and anxiety active, and uses small experiments and skill practice to change them. Existential therapy encourages consideration of meaning, responsibility, and life choices, which can be useful when people face major transitions or questions about purpose.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Monica will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try. This collaborative process helps align therapy with everyday needs and the problems someone brings in the moment.
The specific session formats offered are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue therapy after a life change such as relocation or a change in work hours. Monica will discuss practical scheduling and format details during the initial match and help choose an approach that fits the client's routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like body image and social anxiety.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and existential reflection to clarify values and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.