Monica Duncan, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Monica

Monica Duncan is a licensed social worker who focuses on relationship and family concerns. She works with people facing grief, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Monica also helps with intimacy issues, anger, career worries, depression, and major life changes.

Her practice includes compassion fatigue and a range of family-related difficulties such as blended family issues, divorce, and communication problems. Monica brings 24 years of experience as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker.

Background and approach

She offers a calm, steady presence and uses straightforward tools to help people make practical changes. Sessions are tailored to the person and aim to build on strengths rather than only fix problems. Her style blends client-centered listening with structured techniques when helpful.

That means people are heard first, and then specific skills or exercises are introduced to address patterns that cause pain. She favors clear steps and measurable progress so clients can see what’s changing. Monica uses approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused methods when suitable.

She also applies solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals. Together these approaches help with emotions, communication, and problem solving in day-to-day life. Monica practices from Michigan and conducts sessions in English.

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging as ways to connect. Starting is straightforward: choose Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How Monica’s Approaches Work Online

Monica commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused therapy in her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills to change behaviors and mood, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-focused therapy focuses on understanding emotions and improving how people connect and communicate, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Monica collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. She listens first, then suggests tools and homework that fit the situation and pace of the client.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care during life transitions. Monica uses these formats to maintain consistent contact, review progress, and adjust goals as change happens.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Monica address most often?

She supports people with relationship and family concerns as well as grief, parenting, stress, anxiety, trauma and self-esteem. Additional topics include anger, career change, depression, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines attentive, client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small goals alongside emotional support.

How long has she been practicing?

Monica has 24 years of experience working as a clinician in the field of social work.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and practices in Michigan. Her license number is MI LMSW 6801070265.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Monica meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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