- Anxiety management
- Blended family issues
- Grief and loss
About Monika
Monika Sury is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also works with issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
Monika focuses on clear, practical ways to manage daily pressure and strong emotions. She talks through how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions aim to build skills people can use between meetings to lower anxiety, lift mood, and handle conflict more clearly.
In therapy she teaches practical tools for stress management, boundary setting, and coping with grief or loss. Monika supports clients who want to change repeated patterns, improve communication, or find steadier routines in complex family arrangements. She pays attention to how past losses or attachment wounds affect present relationships.
Her approach is direct and skill-oriented. People can expect straightforward strategies for calming the mind, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new ways of responding. Monika encourages small, manageable steps so change feels possible.
She offers services in English and Hungarian and accepts international clients. Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Monika uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach she uses teaches skills to identify and shift automatic thoughts and beliefs that drive anxiety and low mood; this helps people respond differently in stressful moments. Another approach centers on stress-management and grounding strategies that reduce physical and emotional reactivity, useful for worry, grief, and trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often start with small experiments to see what helps, then build on what feels most useful for day-to-day life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as they are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Video can support face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions may be an option for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hungarian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on related issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care questions, and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skill-based, focusing on how thoughts, emotions, and actions connect. Sessions include tools to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and practice new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Ask about any time zone considerations when scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific fees during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.