Monica Farrer, LCMHC - Therapist in North Carolina

About Monica

Monica Farrer is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. She works with clients who are facing grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Monica uses clear, practical conversation to help people find manageable steps forward.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session. She brings 11 years of professional experience and adapts each plan to the person in front of her.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on real problems and real routines that can change day-to-day life. Monica draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or feels stuck, and client-centered therapy keeps the work grounded in the individual's goals.

She also uses mindfulness practices to reduce rumination and improve focus in stressful moments. Those methods are mixed to match practical needs rather than follow a single script. Monica practices in North Carolina as an LCMHC, and she tailors pace and techniques to each person.

She aims to make sessions straightforward so parents and busy adults can fit therapy into their lives. The focus is on useful skills, clearer decisions, and rebuilding strength one step at a time.

How Monica's Methods Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's goals. Online sessions let the therapist and client shape the conversation around what matters most to the individual and pace progress according to real life demands.

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. In video or phone sessions, CBT can be used to set concrete homework, practice new responses, and review what worked between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for regulating strong emotions and tolerating distress. Those skills can be taught and practiced through short coaching exchanges in live chat or text, and then reinforced in longer video sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as progress is made or priorities change.

Online therapy provides flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer a simpler connection, and live chat or text-based messaging support quick check-ins and skills practice between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting and work routines while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Monica address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns as well as grief, trauma, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.

What is her therapy style like?

The approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps, problem solving, and building coping skills while respecting each persons values.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Monica has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 11121.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: North Carolina
Languages: English

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