- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Monica
Monica Massengale is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with six years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD among other struggles. Monica offers practical support and teaching to help people build skills they can use day to day.
She aims to be a steady presence who listens and helps clients put words to hard feelings. Sessions focus on concrete steps - learning new thinking habits, practicing coping skills, and noticing what helps in real life. Monica uses straightforward, goal-oriented work alongside reflective conversations so people can spot patterns and try different responses.
Monica has experience in hospice support, addiction and homeless services, and agency-based therapy. That work included sitting with people facing end-of-life issues, running groups in a recovery setting, and supporting survivors of abuse. Those roles shaped how she approaches grief, caregiving stress, and trauma-related concerns.
Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices. She focuses on helping people recognize thoughts and feelings, accept what’s present, and take action that matches their values.
In sessions she teaches skills, helps people weigh options, and supports gradual change. Monica encourages small experiments between appointments to test what works. She invites questions and works together with each person to set realistic steps forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying specific behavior changes to reduce distress. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention exercises to steady the mind and reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest ways to combine ACT, CBT, and mindfulness techniques that fit their situation. That collaboration guides what is practiced between sessions and what to focus on in meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills where they live. Monica emphasizes practical exercises and brief homework tasks that can be tried between appointments to see what helps in everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is non-judgmental and goal driven. She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and mindfulness to teach skills and try practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience including work in hospice, an addiction and homeless center, and a therapy agency supporting people affected by abuse and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a LIMHP - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner - practicing in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching steps.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.