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Monica Williams, LISW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Monica

Monica Williams is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with seven years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and has built a practice focused on addiction and general mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and self-esteem. Her approach is direct yet compassionate, aiming to equip people with practical strategies and the emotional support many wished they had earlier in life.

Monica draws from evidence-based methods to address a wide range of struggles such as stress, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anger, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues like codependency, attachment concerns, impulsivity, and life purpose, helping clients develop tools for healthier coping and clearer next steps.

Monica emphasizes collaboration and skill-building, offering guidance that balances straightforward feedback with empathy and validation.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and challenges with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for issues like stress, mood management, and impulsivity. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration to create a supportive space where clients guide the pace and focus of work.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in session, and then blend methods as needed to match those priorities. That collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to real-life needs rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions are available by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or support can be done through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity when in-person visits are not possible, while still allowing licensed professionals to guide treatment and skill development.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She focuses on a broad range of issues including addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, anger, and compassion fatigue, along with related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, combining practical skill building with emotional support. She uses client-centered and evidence-based therapies to tailor work to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in addiction and mental health services after completing her Master of Social Work.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LISW credential with license OH LISW I.2002288-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
In what languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and therapist availability.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
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, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Monica can help with

Monica Williams works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How Monica approaches therapy

Monica's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.

Experience and training

Monica is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 7 years of clinical experience.