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Monica Garnett

Monica Garnett

LCPC, LPC

California

Practical, collaborative counseling for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC, LPC
License
LCPC, Illinois / 180.013463; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00908600; LPCC, California / 11273; LPC, Virginia / 0701012374
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Anxiety and stress
    • Skills for coping

    About Monica

    Monica Garnett is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people move forward when life feels stuck. She uses a collaborative, engaging style that aims to increase self-awareness and restore a sense of control. Monica communicates plainly and works with clients who want practical tools for everyday challenges.

    She practices Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those approaches shape sessions that focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing symptoms of anxiety or depression. Monica draws on methods that help with motivation, thinking patterns, and emotion regulation.

    Monica has three years of experience in a licensed counseling role and also holds credentials as an LCPC and an LPC. Her background includes work with people facing addictions, compassion fatigue, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She describes therapy as a cooperative process where goals are set together and progress is tracked step by step.

    Clients can expect direct, practical strategies alongside space to reflect and grow. Sessions emphasize skill building for stress management, handling life changes, and restoring balance after difficult events. Monica also offers coaching-style support for people aiming to reach personal goals.

    She provides services from California and offers sessions in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling options to match what will work best for your situation.

  2. How her approaches fit into online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds commitment one small step at a time. It is useful for addictions, motivation struggles, and when someone feels stuck and unsure where to start.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people feel understood so they can explore their goals. This approach supports work on self-esteem, relationships, and coping with life changes by following the client's pace.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors. It offers concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and situations.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. Monica will work together with each person to pick strategies that match goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

    Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, allow quick check-ins between appointments, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to keep momentum between sessions and support steady progress without promising a particular format or outcome.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois, New Jersey, California, Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addictions, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and engaging, focusing on practical strategies, motivation, and skill building to help people make changes and manage emotions.

    What is her professional background?

    She has three years in a licensed counseling role and experience supporting people with emotional regulation, addiction concerns, communication skills, and grief.

    Which credentials and location are listed?

    She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from California.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and Monica accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered at the time of scheduling.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

  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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