- CBT strategies
- Emotion-focused work
- Solution-focused steps
About Monica
Monica Duncan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She supports people facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, and blended family issues among other concerns. Monica focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions to manage day-to-day pressures.
She prefers a straightforward, collaborative approach. Sessions begin with clear goals and small actions to try between meetings. Monica uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and build workable routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas help when relationship feelings feel overwhelming.
Monica works with individual adults who want to improve how they handle family dynamics, stepfamily transitions, and communication problems. She talks through strategies for co-parenting, setting boundaries, and reducing household tension. She also supports people coping with loss, caregiver stress, and changes at work.
Her style is direct and practical. Expect to set measurable goals, learn specific communication techniques, and review what worked each week. Homework is simple and meant to fit into busy family schedules.
Monica asks clients to complete a short intake questionnaire before the first session. She uses that information to create a focused plan and to choose the methods most likely to help the person’s current situation.
How Monica’s approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. It helps people explore what matters most to them and guides the therapist to follow the client’s lead in setting goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact; it teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and to build healthier habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and naming emotions in relationship moments to reduce reactivity and improve connection.Figuring out the right approach is part of the work together. Monica will review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She treats the choice of techniques as a collaborative decision that can change as needs change.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking because the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy family life, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also allows trying tools and communication exercises between meetings so progress can be assessed and adjusted quickly.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports relationship issues, family problems, blended family transitions, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and reviewing what works between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working with adults on relationship, family, and life-change issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, MI LMSW, and she practices in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.