PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

MG Portrait of Monique Giannetti
Online therapist

Monique Giannetti

Practical support for stressed parents and adults

Explore online therapy options
Credentials
LMSW
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Monique

Monique Giannetti is a licensed master social worker who helps people feeling overwhelmed by daily life. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, grief, and parenting concerns. Monique speaks plain language and offers steady support for people trying to manage mood, motivation, and hard transitions.

Her sessions aim to reduce daily chaos and build small, usable habits. She uses hands-on skills to help clients organize tasks, lower intense worry, and interrupt perfectionism.

Background and approach

Conversations are practical and focused on what someone can do between sessions. Monique has seven years of clinical experience and holds an LMSW, which is a licensed master social worker. She practices in Michigan and works with topics that include relationships, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and issues specific to LGBT and young adults.

She also has a focus on BDSM, kink, and non-monogamous relationships. Her approach blends short-term problem solving with skills training. Techniques come from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create clear steps forward.

The goal is to leave a session with a realistic plan and at least one small change to try. People who reach out can expect a calm, straightforward style. Monique emphasizes collaboration and practical tools.

She aims to help clients gain confidence and more control over daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Monique uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, motivation problems, and everyday stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are practical for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and pick techniques that fit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, keep consistent momentum between sessions, and use brief check-ins when needed. Monique uses these formats to provide ongoing skills practice and to help clients apply techniques in real time.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monique help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, and young adult concerns. She also works with BDSM, kink, and non-monogamous relationship topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on small, usable changes. Sessions emphasize skills you can try between meetings to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW - licensed master social worker - with license number MI LMSW 6801104535 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are session costs 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 with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
7 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Monique

  • Takes a few minutes to look through
  • Nothing to set up just to read
  • Stop at any point
Explore online therapy options