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Monica Englander

Compassionate pragmatic therapy for stronger self-worth

LCSW California

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
Languages
English
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About Monica

Monica Englander is an LCSW with 23 years of clinical experience helping people strengthen self-worth and regain confidence in their choices and relationships.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical strategies that help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns, while also addressing issues like compassion fatigue, career pressures, and life transitions. Monica draws on a background that includes counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups, and she has experience with corporate and EAP settings as well as supervising interns pursuing licensure.

Her approach is inquisitive and interactive, inviting clients to explore what feels unmanageable and what they most want to change. Monica pays careful attention to culture, identity, and the values that matter to each person, and she aims to restore a sense of safety, self-acceptance, and practical coping.

Many clients seek her help for wounds tied to self-worth or family of origin issues, and she often combines focused strategies with deeper exploration to help those patterns shift. Monica works from California and communicates in English.

She emphasizes collaboration and clear communication so that therapy is tailored to each client’s goals, pace, and needs.

Practical approaches for online therapy and personal change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioral experiments; it is useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and specific coping skills that can improve day-to-day functioning. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, enabling shifts in self-perception and the meaning attached to difficult experiences. Both approaches support concrete change while also opening space to rethink long-standing patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Monica collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, blending techniques when appropriate and adjusting as progress unfolds. The partnership emphasizes clear communication about what is working and what needs to change so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for clients juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins between sessions, and access support from home or work, which can help clients apply new skills in the moments they matter most.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Monica works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, LGBT matters, family and parenting concerns, career and workplace difficulties, and related life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is inquisitive and interactive, combining practical problem-solving with reflective exploration so clients can understand patterns and develop new coping skills.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 23 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups and has worked in corporate and EAP settings as well as supervising interns pursuing licensure.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 26012 and practices from California.
Which languages does she use for sessions and are international clients accepted?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English