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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- English and Spanish
About Monica
LCSW Monica Guerrero has 23 years of clinical practice and is licensed as a clinical social worker in New York and California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes while offering services in English and Spanish.
Monica helps people name what feels overwhelming and pick small, practical steps to manage it. She works with common experiences such as panic attacks, social anxiety, seasonal mood changes, and the low mood that follows loss. She also supports people facing chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, and the exhaustion those roles can bring.
Sessions include direct conversation about thoughts, feelings, and daily routines. Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to develop coping strategies and improve communication. She often focuses on building self-compassion, reducing shame and guilt, and clarifying life purpose when those issues are present.
Her work addresses relational patterns and communication problems without assuming family or couple sessions; she helps individuals sort through difficult interactions and set clearer boundaries. She also talks with people dealing with emptiness, forgiveness, isolation, and challenges that often come with women’s life stages.
Monica’s bilingual skills let her switch between English and Spanish during sessions as needed. Practical matters such as location-based fees vary; her service model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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Evidence-based techniques and remote sessions
Monica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make concrete changes. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and general worry by teaching practical ways to respond differently to distressing thoughts.Another frequent approach emphasizes skill-building for coping and communication. That work teaches short exercises for managing stress, routines for mood regulation during seasonal changes, and clear communication techniques to reduce conflict and isolation. These skills are useful for caregiver stress, chronic illness, and navigating life transitions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Monica works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps in day-to-day life.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer a way to continue care across locations within the same state licensing rules. Ask about languages, scheduling, and subscription details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York, California, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions involve talking through feelings, building coping strategies, and improving communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and California and practices from New York for local matters.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.