I am licensed in Massachusetts with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I am bilingual and can speak Portuguese fluently.I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW LICSW125938
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Monica is so understanding and helps me withh all my needs when needed.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Monica for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Thanks for being great.
Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Monica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She was very understanding and supportive.
Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Monica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Monica continues to be a very caring and compassionate person. Her questions are thought provoking and she is a really great listener. I’ve made significant personal progress since we started communicating earlier this year. Thank you, Monica!
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Best guidance counselor ever.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Monica is awesome, super helpful and understanding. Does phone calls, chats and video calls and works with your schedule. Definitely recommend to help with anxiety!
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management