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- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
About Monica
Monica Burtley-Miller is an IL LCSW with 10 years of clinical experience working in Illinois. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and help coping with life changes. Monica uses Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches among others to guide sessions.
She helps people talk through hard feelings and everyday pressures. Sessions center on clear communication and practical steps. Monica pays attention to how relationships and past hurts affect current mood and behavior.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens first, then works with each person to set short-term goals. Some sessions focus on problem-solving and skill building. Others explore relational patterns that keep problems repeating.
Monica has worked in clinical settings for a decade. That experience includes supporting people after traumatic events and helping parents manage stress and caregiving strain. She also helps with issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and deciding what matters next in life.
People meet her to reduce anxiety, manage mood, repair strained communication, or find clearer direction after a major change. She uses a mix of talk, practical exercises, and step-by-step plans to make progress. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used and what to expect online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps when trust, closeness, or recurring relationship patterns are causing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses clear strategies and exercises to reduce anxiety and manage mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and pace, letting the therapist follow the client's concerns and priorities rather than directing the process.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and decide together what methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. Therapists can also use practical exercises and homework that fit into everyday life, so work done in sessions connects directly to real-world challenges.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches guide how sessions are structured and what techniques are used.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience. That time includes supporting people after trauma and helping parents and caregivers manage ongoing stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an IL LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the practice before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan and location.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and initial planning process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.