- Focus on practical goals
- Trauma-informed listening
- Help with codependency
About Monica
Monica Connell is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout. She focuses on making daily life feel more manageable and on helping clients move past painful experiences that keep them stuck. Monica aims to create a space where people feel heard and can begin to regain a sense of control.
She listens first, reflecting what she hears to help people feel understood. From there she looks for root causes and patterns that contribute to the problem. Monica collaborates with each person to set clear goals and build a step-by-step plan to reach them.
Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and workplace stress. She also supports people dealing with codependency, caregiving strain, ADHD, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to what each person needs in the moment. Her approach blends practical steps with steady support so changes are realistic and sustainable.
With four years of clinical experience and the credentials LCSW, CSW, and LICSW, she draws on her training to inform each session. If someone wants to begin, they can use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One approach focuses on understanding and processing traumatic experiences so they have less impact on daily life; this helps with symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance, or emotional reactivity. Another common thread is working on relationship patterns and codependency by identifying unhelpful behaviors and practicing new ways of interacting that support healthier boundaries and connection.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, past efforts, and what feels workable for the person. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill-building so people continue progress between sessions without needing to come into an office.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Colorado, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Monica works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and workplace issues. She also supports people facing codependency, caregiving stress, relationship and intimacy-related struggles.
How would you describe the therapist's approach or style?
The practice begins with careful listening and reflecting to help people feel understood. Monica and each client collaborate to identify root causes, set shared goals, and build a practical plan to reach them.
What is the therapist's clinical background?
She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and workplace stress.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds the credentials LCSW, CSW, and LICSW and practices in Colorado.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does this therapist see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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