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Monica Erk, LMFT

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Monica

Monica Erk is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work. She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a warm, interactive style that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a wide spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting and family problems, bipolar disorder, addictions, and ADHD, as well as related challenges such as sleep disruption, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

Monica draws on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, emotionally-focused techniques, and EMDR for trauma processing. She avoids stigmatizing labels and shapes treatment plans through a dialog that centers the client’s priorities and strengths.

People seeking support for life transitions, emotional regulation, mood disorders, or identity and relationship concerns can expect a clinician who aims to empower growth and practical coping skills. Monica frames change as a courageous step and positions herself as a supportive partner in that process, guiding clients toward clearer goals and sustainable progress.

How targeted approaches translate to online care

Monica commonly integrates attachment-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into online work. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns in close relationships and helps people shift toward more supported ways of relating, which can improve intimacy and reduce conflict. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical skills, making it useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; Monica partners with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. She may combine techniques from different models or adjust pacing and focus as progress unfolds, and she invites client feedback to refine the plan together.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These options allow work on coping skills, emotion regulation, relationship patterns, and trauma-informed interventions without requiring travel, and they make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Monica address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family problems, addictions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other mood and life challenges.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining attachment-based work, CBT, DBT, EFT, and EMDR as appropriate, with treatment tailored to each client’s needs and priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica has 12 years of experience as a licensed therapist and has supported clients with a wide variety of emotional, relational, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMFT licensed in Indiana with license number IN LMFT 35001746A and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Monica offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English

What Monica can help with

Monica Erk works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Monica works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Monica approaches therapy

Monica's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Monica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Indiana.