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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Self esteem work
About Monica
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 11 years of experience. Monica Black focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression.
Monica has spent over a decade providing clinical care in Indiana. She has notable experience with teenagers and family situations, and with clients who identify as LGBTQAI+. Her practice centers on addressing mood concerns, anxiety, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
In sessions she uses a client-centered approach. That means topics, pacing, and goals are shaped around each person's needs. Monica works with people to build practical skills for managing stress, improving self-worth, and handling parenting or communication challenges.
She also helps people process guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. For social anxiety and phobia she focuses on concrete steps to reduce avoidance and increase everyday participation. Discussions about forgiveness and relationships are handled directly and practically.
Monica describes therapy as collaborative. Meetings aim to identify small, achievable changes and to track progress over time. People who prefer clear goals and practical strategies will find this approach straightforward.
To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling are the first steps. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.
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How Monica Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Monica describes her clinical work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on practical skills for anxiety and stress management, such as identifying triggers, practicing breathing or grounding exercises, and breaking worries into manageable steps. These techniques aim to reduce day-to-day distress and improve coping.Another approach centers on recovery from trauma and abuse by gently addressing traumatic memories and current symptoms while building safety and stability. This work often involves pacing discussions and teaching skills to manage strong emotions so people can process experiences without becoming overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Monica will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and comfort level. That selection may change over time as progress and needs become clearer.
The practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practice skills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a client-centered approach that shapes goals and pacing around the person. Sessions focus on practical skills and conversations that address immediate needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in Indiana. That background includes work with teenagers, family situations, and clients who identify as LGBTQAI+.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.