- Career and life focus
- Skill-based approaches
- Mindfulness and motivation
About Monica
Monica Farrer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and career concerns. She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and questions about life purpose. Monica writes and speaks plainly in sessions and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
She works in a direct and respectful way. Monica adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Expect practical tools alongside time to talk about what matters most. She emphasizes compassion and sensitivity while helping people find their own solutions.
Monica uses methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior ideas to help change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support motivation and present-moment coping. Sessions mix listening, skill practice, and clear action steps when those are useful.
With 11 years of experience, Monica brings steady, calm support during life transitions and crises. She can help someone dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, co-occurring conditions, or the emotional aftermath of divorce and separation. Her background includes work with substance use concerns and military-related issues.
People who choose Monica often want practical progress rather than lengthy theory. She partners with clients to set realistic goals, try new strategies, and notice small changes. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
She works in a direct and respectful way. Monica adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Expect practical tools alongside time to talk about what matters most. She emphasizes compassion and sensitivity while helping people find their own solutions.
Monica uses methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior ideas to help change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support motivation and present-moment coping. Sessions mix listening, skill practice, and clear action steps when those are useful.
With 11 years of experience, Monica brings steady, calm support during life transitions and crises. She can help someone dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, co-occurring conditions, or the emotional aftermath of divorce and separation. Her background includes work with substance use concerns and military-related issues.
People who choose Monica often want practical progress rather than lengthy theory. She partners with clients to set realistic goals, try new strategies, and notice small changes. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How Monica’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship, with the therapist reflecting what matters most to the client and shaping the pace to fit their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and career-related stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica will talk with each person about their goals, try out methods, and adjust the plan as needed so the work feels useful and relevant. The aim is to match tools to needs rather than force a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone join from a quiet spot without needing to commute. Many people find that using talk-based sessions with concrete homework and skills practice helps translate learning into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Monica address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Monica takes a respectful, client-centered approach that combines listening with practical tools. Sessions often include skill practice and clear, achievable steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LCMHC license in North Carolina and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.