- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Solution-focused work
About Monica
Monica Burtley-Miller is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify immediate concerns and practical next steps. Sessions tend to focus on current problems and coping strategies that can be tried between meetings. Monica aims to make it easier to talk about what feels hardest and to experiment with small changes that matter.
Her work draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns that keep anxiety active. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities, along with Solution-Focused methods for quick problem-solving and Motivational Interviewing to support changes a person wants to make.
Monica has spent a decade supporting people through life changes, caregiving stress, grief, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Her approach is practical and conversational rather than highly technical.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from her Illinois practice. People who are outside the United States are not accepted. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details through the online process described on the site.
How Monica’s approaches work for online sessions
Monica uses a few clear approaches that fit well with focused online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood going; it often includes simple exercises and experiments to try between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how relationships shape feelings of safety and trust, which can help when social anxiety or relational stress is a concern. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small goals to move forward quickly, which many people find useful when life feels overwhelming.Choosing the right combination is a collaborative process. Monica will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. From there she and the client decide which approaches to emphasize and set short-term goals to test whether the work is helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. It also allows focused check-ins and homework review that keep progress moving between meetings. Licensed professionals often find that a mix of practical techniques and brief real-time planning helps people apply changes to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, social anxiety and related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She keeps sessions conversational and practical, focusing on current problems, coping strategies, and small steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides services from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.