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Monica Sosa

Monica Sosa

LCSW

New Mexico

Calm practical support for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Mexico / C-11280
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
New Mexico

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    • Goal focused
    • Warm and respectful
    • Practical skills

    About Monica

    Monica Sosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. She offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Monica writes plainly and listens closely to each person's concerns before deciding the next step.

    She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's lead and build a safe working relationship. She commonly applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people want to make changes and need help finding their own reasons to act.

    Monica has worked in social work settings since finishing her Master of Social Work in 2014, and she brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. Her background includes helping people facing complex trauma, mood disorders, substance use, grief, and family conflicts. She also focuses on issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and parenting challenges including adoption and foster care concerns.

    Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Monica helps clients set small, achievable goals and practices skills together in session. She adapts her approach as needs change and keeps the work focused on what will help in daily life.

    If someone is ready to start, the typical next step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Monica supports people who want steady, goal-oriented work toward clearer coping and better day-to-day functioning.

  2. Approaches you can use in online sessions

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's priorities so the work matches their pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most to them.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small, testable changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, low mood, and day-to-day stress by teaching concrete skills to try between sessions.

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when motivation feels stuck or when someone wants help turning intentions into action.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and what to expect during a first appointment so sessions fit into everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger management

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    New Mexico

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she address?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, family and parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.

    What is her general therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and easy-going, with a focus on collaboration. She uses client-centered conversations and practical techniques to help people make changes.

    How long has she practiced clinically?

    She has eight years of clinical experience since earning her Master of Social Work in 2014 and has worked in social work settings during that time.

    What credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as NM LCSW, and practices in New Mexico.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    She does not take international clients at this time.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    What should I do to start therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to 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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