- Compassionate listener
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About Monica
Monica DuShane is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, career shifts, and major life changes. Her style is patient and direct. She helps clients name what feels overwhelming and take practical steps forward.
Monica uses a mix of familiar approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to listen and build a safe space. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy help people manage strong emotions in the moment.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Monica supports people working through guilt, shame, relationship worries, parenting stress, or caregiving burden. She also addresses issues tied to chronic illness, aging, and end-of-life concerns. The aim is to strengthen coping and restore a sense of control.
Therapy with Monica often includes short practical exercises between sessions. She encourages real-world practice and checks progress together. Her approach balances emotional support with concrete steps toward better daily routines and improved sleep when needed.
Monica practices in Ohio and offers services in English. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials, and she asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Monica uses a mix of familiar approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to listen and build a safe space. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy help people manage strong emotions in the moment.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Monica supports people working through guilt, shame, relationship worries, parenting stress, or caregiving burden. She also addresses issues tied to chronic illness, aging, and end-of-life concerns. The aim is to strengthen coping and restore a sense of control.
Therapy with Monica often includes short practical exercises between sessions. She encourages real-world practice and checks progress together. Her approach balances emotional support with concrete steps toward better daily routines and improved sleep when needed.
Monica practices in Ohio and offers services in English. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials, and she asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Ohio
Languages
English
How Monica’s approaches translate to online work
Monica commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her sessions. Client-centered work focuses on active listening and letting the person set the pace; it helps people feel heard and begin to explore what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also brings in mindfulness and DBT skills to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention exercises and grounding techniques to lower stress. DBT skills give concrete tools for handling overwhelming feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Monica will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then use approaches that fit those needs. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling and any practical needs during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to fit daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, career changes, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends warm client-centered listening with practical strategies from CBT and DBT and occasional psychodynamic reflection.
What is her professional background?
Monica has nine years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, chronic health challenges, and family stress.
Where is Monica licensed and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the Start Therapy flow and scheduling based on the therapist's listed availability.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.