- Stress and anxiety
- Client-centered work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Monica
Monica DuShane is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of practice. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and works from Ohio. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, career shifts, and related life changes including compassion fatigue and relationship concerns.
Monica helps people who struggle with social anxiety and phobia, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and parenting stress. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, depression, and ADHD. Her caseload includes people navigating illness, caregiving demands, and end-of-life matters.
Her sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps. Monica uses client-centered conversations to clarify what matters to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot and change thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going.
Mindfulness practices and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are offered to help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Psychodynamic ideas are used when exploring longer-term patterns from family of origin issues or recurring relationship problems.
People who choose Monica usually want clear techniques along with space to talk through difficult feelings. She invites clients to set goals such as improving communication, reducing anxiety in social settings, handling career transitions, or managing chronic stress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Monica commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices when working with anxiety and social fear. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in real situations, which can reduce avoidance and anxious reactions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help lower arousal and improve focus in stressful moments.She also draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what each person finds most important. That means the two of you will decide together which methods to try based on your goals, pace, and what feels most useful. Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the work and will be adjusted over time.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking so you know what options are currently available. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Others like having the option to use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or to avoid being on camera during an initial meeting. These practical benefits can make it easier to try techniques and practice skills between appointments.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Monica works with stress, anxiety, grief, career changes, relationship issues, trauma, sleep problems, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses client-centered conversations plus cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, and DBT skills to teach practical tools and explore patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for your situation.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the plan details for pricing.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.