- Practical coping tools
- Values-based work
- Collaborative approach
About Monique
Monique Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and low self-esteem. Monique meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. The tone is collaborative and down-to-earth, aimed at people who want clear tools and straightforward support.
Monique uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's goals and preferences. Sessions often include motivational interviewing to clarify readiness for change, and solution-focused tools to build immediate coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used to address unhelpful thoughts and to move toward values-based action.
Attachment-based ideas and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills inform work around relationships, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Those approaches are applied in simple, step-by-step ways rather than as abstract theories. Mindfulness and brief meditation exercises may be introduced to help with anxiety and mood symptoms.
Monique has five years of clinical experience and has worked with people managing complex and overlapping concerns, including dual diagnosis, grief, behavioral and mood disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, and trauma. She also supports people navigating adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, codependency, and caregiving strain.
If an in-person appointment is preferred, Monique coordinates with a local practice and can provide information about that option and next steps for scheduling.
How these approaches shape online work
Monique commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy together with some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and meeting the person where they are, supporting them to find their own solutions. CBT offers straightforward tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going.Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you can try methods and adjust them so the work matches your needs and daily life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Monique also coordinates in-person visits through a local practice for those who prefer that option, and she will help arrange next steps once you indicate a preference.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Monique commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, grief, and caregiver stress.
What is Monique's general therapy style?
The approach is person-centered and solution-focused. Sessions blend motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and skills-based methods to build coping strategies.
What experience does Monique bring to sessions?
She has five years of clinical experience and experience working with dual diagnosis, grief, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma. That background informs a practical, stepwise approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
Monique holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Monique can coordinate in-person care through a local practice when that is preferred.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided through the platform when arranging services.
How do I begin working with Monique?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability and coordination options she provides.
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