- Addiction recovery
- Life purpose work
- Anxiety and depression
About Monica
Monica Williams is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and struggles with self-esteem. Monica also helps clients who feel stuck after big life changes and those trying to clarify life purpose.
She trained at the University of Cincinnati where she completed a Master of Social Work in 2018. Since then she has worked in addiction and mental health services in Ohio. That background shapes how she organizes sessions and the tools she brings to conversations.
Monica uses practical talking therapies that focus on what someone wants to change. Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. She aims to keep sessions direct and focused on concrete steps people can use between meetings.
In a typical session she listens for patterns that feed anxiety, low self-worth, or addictive behaviors. She then helps people try small experiments to test new ways of responding. Work often centers on thinking habits, coping skills, and values-based choices rather than abstract theory.
People who come to her often want straightforward guidance, clear tools, and steady support while they try things out. She encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working. Her approach is meant to be pragmatic and goal-focused while honoring each person's pace.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. ACT is often used for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior cycles and teaches skills to test and reframe automatic thoughts. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing impulses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the client leads the topic and the therapist supports their process.Finding the right combination of these methods is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with clients to identify which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needs change.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family demands. They also allow for shorter check-ins, regular weekly meetings, or flexible timing that helps people sustain progress while balancing other responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addiction, anger, ADHD, career questions, compassion fatigue, and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She combines acceptance-based work, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in addiction and mental health services after completing a Master of Social Work in 2018.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose 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.