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Monica Fray

Collaborative, strengths-based care for mood and stress

LCSW Texas

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Monica

Monica Fray is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She centers care on each person's strengths and personal story, working collaboratively to build practical skills and increase confidence.

Background and approach

Monica emphasizes that clients hold important knowledge about their own lives and that therapy can help connect those strengths to meaningful change. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with empathic listening and goal-oriented work.

Monica draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while also using client-centered and narrative elements to honor each individual's experiences. With three years of professional practice, she has supported people through motivation challenges, coping with change, and a range of mood-related concerns.

Monica welcomes those ready to take an active role in their growth and supports them through the initial steps of beginning therapy.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Flexible Access

Monica often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or low mood and practicing alternative strategies to respond differently, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and motivation concerns. Client-centered work emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client's perspective guides the process and goals. Mindfulness-based elements introduce present-moment awareness exercises that can reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and support emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica works with clients to explore which combination of methods aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and feedback guide the work.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes care more accessible for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow for continuity when life is busy or transitions make in-person visits difficult, and they provide options for clients who prefer different ways of engaging in therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Monica works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, alongside many related concerns such as mood disorders and communication problems.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
The style is collaborative and person-centered, combining practical skill-building with empathic listening so clients help shape the goals and pace of work.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has three years of professional experience working with motivation challenges, mood concerns, and transitions, applying that background to support clients toward clearer coping strategies.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Monica holds an LCSW and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 105177.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for appointments?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost structured for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English