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Monica Burtley-Miller

Monica Burtley-Miller

LCSW

Illinois

Compassionate, practical support for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149027455
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Motivational guidance
    • Stress and anxiety
    • Trauma informed care

    About Monica

    Monica Burtley-Miller is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a practical, person-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She aims to create a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Monica highlights the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers steady support through that first step.

    With ten years of experience, Monica draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She blends Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change with Cognitive Behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she prioritizes relationship patterns and the person’s own goals.

    Monica commonly supports people coping with trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and life transitions. She also addresses caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and challenges like isolation or social anxiety. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than abstract therapy talk.

    Her Illinois licensure is listed as LCSW, and she practices in English. Monica emphasizes collaboration - she listens first and then helps build a plan that fits daily life and values. The aim is steady progress, one realistic step at a time.

    People who meet with Monica can expect straightforward conversations, goal-focused work, and tools they can try between sessions. She encourages scheduling a time to talk and beginning the process when it feels right.

  2. How Monica's approaches translate to online work

    Monica combines Motivational Interviewing with Client-Centered and Attachment-Based ideas in session. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and can be useful for shifting habits or increasing motivation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's priorities and experiences, giving space for honest reflection and self-directed goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current behavior, which can help with trust, communication, and emotional reactions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Monica will listen to your situation, goals, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. She treats this as a collaboration and adjusts the plan as you notice what helps and what doesn’t.

    If you want online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since this profile does not list specific session types. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care during life changes by removing the need to be physically present at an office. Ask about the session options available when you begin the intake process so you can pick what fits your routine and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    Monica helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. She also works on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and related mood or social concerns.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    She uses a person-centered, practical style that focuses on listening first and building goals together. Sessions mix collaborative conversation with tools you can try between meetings.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of stress, mood, and trauma-related issues.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her practice is based in Illinois.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the scheduling process.

    What are the steps to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. That process begins your intake and scheduling.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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