- Bilingual English Spanish
- Attachment and abandonment
- Blended family issues
About Monica
Monica Burgos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with 24 years of experience. She offers therapy in English and Spanish and focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Monica recognizes how culture and background shape how people relate and feel. She uses a trauma-aware lens and draws from several therapeutic techniques to match what a person needs. Sessions are described in plain terms and aim to address the problem at hand rather than to use jargon.
Her work includes attention to abandonment and attachment issues, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems. She also supports people dealing with divorce, family of origin hurts, guilt, shame, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters.
Monica has worked with children, adolescents, and adults during her career, and brings that breadth into adult-focused conversations about relationships and life transitions. She speaks Spanish fluently and is mindful of cultural influences when helping people sort through their concerns.
People who come for help can expect straightforward discussion, practical coping ideas, and exploration of patterns that affect relationships and self-image. She asks questions, listens, and works collaboratively to identify next steps that fit daily life.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Monica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-aware approach to guide sessions. One common technique she uses focuses on identifying relationship and attachment patterns; this involves looking at repeated behaviors and reactions to better understand how past experiences shape current relationships. It can help with intimacy problems, abandonment concerns, and blended household dynamics.Another common method emphasizes coping skills and behavioral strategies for mood and stress management. These are practical tools such as paced breathing, activity planning, and short behavioral experiments that aim to reduce depressive symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She checks in on what is or isn’t helping and adjusts the plan together rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow a shorter check-in when schedules demand it, and reduce travel time. Talk with her during the matching process about which session rhythm and format would fit your routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, self-esteem, depression, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a trauma-aware, eclectic approach and adapts methods to each person’s needs. Expect direct talk, practical coping ideas, and work on patterns that affect relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working across age groups and settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in the District of Columbia.
Can I have sessions in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.