- ACT informed
- CBT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Monica
Monica Davis is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns. Monica provides identity-affirming care and aims to respect diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Monica draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters to them. Dialectical behavior strategies are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships affect current connections and intimacy. Client-centered methods keep the focus on the person’s priorities and lived experience rather than imposing a fixed plan. Mindfulness practices and somatic awareness are woven in to support attention and bodily noticing during sessions.
Her background includes work in community health centers and urban schools in Columbus, Ohio. That work informs how she approaches grief, multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and parenting-related strains. She also addresses issues like body image, dissociation, and family of origin problems.
Monica emphasizes collaborative goal-setting. Sessions will include practical skills, reflective talk, and experiential activities when helpful. Prospective clients are invited to review her working-with information and announcements before booking so they understand current scheduling notes and practice details.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Monica uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while noticing difficult thoughts without getting stuck. ACT can be useful for anxiety, life changes, and decisions that feel overwhelming.She also draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how earlier relationships influence current connection and closeness. That work often helps with intimacy-related issues, relationship patterns, and some traumatic responses.
Finding the right approach happens together. Monica will discuss goals, life context, and preferences to identify which methods to try first and what to change as work progresses. The process is collaborative and adjusts based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Practical benefits people often notice with online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and using fewer travel hours. If you prefer certain session rhythms or brief scheduling windows, confirm those options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment-based work, and client-centered methods with mindfulness and somatic elements.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in community health centers and urban schools in Columbus, Ohio.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and focused on clients in Ohio.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options on her working-with pages before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session as prompted.