- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Social anxiety focus
About Monica
Monica Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 11 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and self-esteem struggles, including social anxiety and phobia.
Monica has a background supporting teenagers and families and has experience with clients who identify as LGBTQAI+. She focuses on clear, practical conversations and helps people break problems into manageable steps. Sessions center on what a person wants to change and how to get there.
Her approach is client-centered and direct. Monica listens for the concrete challenges behind worries and helps clients build skills they can use between sessions. She talks through strategies for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and rebuilding confidence.
Monica also addresses related issues such as guilt, shame, loneliness, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love. She supports parents dealing with the strain of raising children and people trying to repair relationships or set boundaries.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and practical tools may find this approach helpful. Monica emphasizes doable steps that fit into everyday life and checks in on progress as work continues.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches tools for managing anxiety and panic, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These tools are aimed at helping people cope with social anxiety and phobic reactions in everyday settings.Another commonly used approach is trauma-informed care, which emphasizes stabilizing symptoms, building safety in routines, and pacing conversations about difficult experiences. This approach supports people recovering from abuse or other traumatic events by prioritizing what feels manageable in the moment.
Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. Monica will check in about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and therapist decide which techniques to try and adjust those choices as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills between sessions in the settings where challenges actually occur.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self-esteem, and also focuses on social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and practical, emphasizing clear conversation and skill-building to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced professionally in Indiana for 11 years.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.