At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW4384
- NPI
- 1083672448
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
- Practical coping skills
About Monica
Monica Grey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 32 years of experience. She focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them find practical ways forward. Monica keeps a warm, non-judgmental style and encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while trying new approaches.
She often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and challenges tied to parenting and caregiving. She also supports those facing life transitions, communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Monica lists Motivational Interviewing among her approaches and uses it alongside other methods to support change.
Monica blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential ideas, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions emphasize self-discovery, practical coping skills, and clearer communication. Interventions are chosen to fit each person's style and goals.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice across many settings, bringing decades of hands-on experience to common and complex problems. Monica frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s knowledge guides the work.
People who want straightforward conversations and actionable steps often do well with her way of working. She invites those ready to take steps toward change to begin by sharing their story and goals so the work can be tailored to their needs.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Monica uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change and to strengthen internal motivation for goals. This approach is useful when someone wants support to move through behavioral changes like reducing substance use or building healthier habits.
She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, validation, and following the client's lead so people feel understood as they explore difficult topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, focuses on practical skill building and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to improve mood and daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Monica collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership helps shape what techniques are tried and how progress is measured.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working with a licensed professional from a convenient location helps them maintain consistency and focus on concrete goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Monica commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting and caregiver stress, and other mood and life-change concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgmental. She focuses on self-discovery and practical steps while listening closely to each person's priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience as a clinician working across diverse settings and with a wide range of issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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