Monica DuShane, LCSW, LISW

Monica DuShane is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing major life changes and emotional strain. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and brings nine years of practice to conversations about stress, anxiety, grief, and career concerns. Monica writes plainly and listens closely so clients can name problems and feel understood.

Monica helps people work through feelings like guilt, shame, emptiness, and low self esteem. She also addresses relationship and communication struggles, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues. Her work includes support for those coping with chronic illness, aging concerns, cancer, and caregiver stress.

In sessions she uses practical strategies as well as deeper reflection. Monica pairs short-term tools with space to look at patterns that keep people stuck. She teaches coping skills for anxiety, sleep problems, and anger while also helping clients explore grief and loss.

Her approach is collaborative and flexible. Monica adapts techniques from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, and psychodynamic therapy to fit each person's needs. She focuses on building resilience and clearer communication.

People who reach out can expect an attentive, nonjudgmental clinician who balances problem-solving with emotional processing. Monica guides clients toward realistic next steps while respecting their pace and values.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people identify their own solutions; this approach supports work on self esteem, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, insomnia, anger, and coping with chronic illness because it teaches concrete skills to try between sessions.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and managing overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Monica will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. That collaborative planning includes trying techniques and adjusting course when something does not fit.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can use the same practical tools and reflective work online as in person, while helping clients apply skills to everyday life.