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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
About Monica
Monica Furgiuele is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sessions are described in practical terms: talking through concerns, building strategies to cope, and finding clearer direction for day-to-day functioning.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy. In practice she listens for what matters most and works collaboratively to set goals. Conversations focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and testing small changes to see what helps.
Monica often addresses compassion fatigue, body image, communication problems, control issues, and social anxiety. She also brings experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Her approach highlights practical steps people can use between sessions.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and conversational. Monica helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and evaluate what works. She encourages clear plans and small experiments to reduce worry and build confidence.
Clients should expect a collaborative process that balances listening with active problem solving. She offers work that is paced to the client’s needs and emphasizes realistic, measurable changes over time.
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How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client clarify values and choices. This approach is helpful for people who need space to talk through feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It includes identifying thought patterns, testing assumptions, and practicing alternative responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and social phobia where skills practice and small experiments can reduce symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Monica will work with the client to choose or combine methods based on goals, preferences, and what seems to help. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family demands. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and reduce travel time, which helps keep therapeutic work consistent alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, control issues, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy. Sessions mix listening with practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.