Monica Sosa, LCSW - Therapist in New Mexico

About Monica

Monica Sosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside broader mental health needs. She works with parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addiction, and relationship strain. Monica writes plainly and listens without judgment to understand what is happening in daily life.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping families find practical ways forward. Monica trained with a Bachelor of Family Studies and a Master of Social Work, and she holds an LCSW in New Mexico.

Background and approach

She has eight years of formal clinical experience and has worked across settings with people facing trauma, mood disorders, and behavioral challenges. She brings knowledge of adoption and foster care issues as well as attention to family dynamics and parenting strategies. In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques as core approaches.

Monica also adapts tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR when they fit a person’s situation. She combines these methods with mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing to help clients practice new skills outside sessions. For parents, Monica emphasizes positive and attachment-informed parenting ideas.

She helps caregivers try specific interaction strategies and routine changes that can reduce conflict and support children’s emotional needs. Her goal is to make changes feel manageable and realistic for busy families. Monica works in New Mexico and conducts therapy in English.

She aims to help people cope with life changes and rebuild steadier daily routines through straightforward steps and collaborative planning.

Online approaches for family and parenting support

Monica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered therapy in online work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes to daily routines. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so parents and individuals feel heard while they find their own solutions.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and EMDR techniques when trauma memories are a focus. DBT skills teach practical tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication. EMDR is used to help process distressing memories in a paced way when it fits the client's needs.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Monica will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process, and she adjusts techniques based on what is helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier for parents and caregivers to work on skills between appointments and to fit sessions into busy schedules. Many people use a mix of video check-ins and text-based follow-up to keep progress moving.

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 problems does Monica help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, family and parenting concerns, and a range of mood and trauma-related issues.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Monica uses client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try practical changes. She also draws on DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as needed.

How many years of clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working in mental health and family-focused settings.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Mexico, listed as NM LCSW C-11280.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family conflicts
Family problems
Grief
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Mood disorders
Parenting issues
Post-traumatic stress
Self esteem
Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New Mexico
Languages: English

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