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Monica Duncan

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

LMSW Michigan

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Monica

Monica Duncan is a licensed social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience helping people navigate relationship strains, grief, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on client-centered and solution-focused strategies to build on each person’s strengths while also integrating cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping skills. Monica emphasizes an empathetic, respectful approach that meets clients where they are and supports steady progress toward meaningful goals.

Sessions with Monica are collaborative and tailored to individual needs, whether the focus is on communication and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, coping after loss, or redefining life purpose. She uses structured tools and reflective listening to create a calm, nonjudgmental environment that encourages honest work and realistic change.

Monica highlights resilience and persistence as part of the therapeutic journey and remains actively involved in helping clients apply new skills between sessions. Her practice aims to foster clearer thinking, improved relationships, and sustainable coping as clients move through difficult transitions.

Therapeutic approaches you can try online

Monica commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and practical coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, allowing clients to explore feelings and goals at their own pace while the therapist provides support and validation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica will work with clients to select or blend methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, checking in regularly to adjust the plan and make therapy fit real life rather than a fixed template.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions, balance therapy with work and family obligations, and access consistent support from Michigan without needing travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Monica help with?
She supports people facing relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, career issues, and various life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic and client-centered with a solution-focused orientation, combining compassionate listening with practical strategies to help clients make steady progress.
How much experience does she bring?
Monica has 24 years of experience working in clinical social work settings, providing long-term and short-term support across many concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LMSW with license number MI LMSW 6801070265 and practices in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Therapy is offered in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Monica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English