Monica DuShane , LCSW, LISW

Monica DuShane, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker), brings a compassionate, individualized approach to therapy that supports people navigating complex life transitions and emotional challenges. She focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, grief, and career-related difficulties while guiding them toward personal growth and greater resilience.

Her work centers on cultivating self-love, strengthening communication skills, and addressing social anxiety and other interpersonal concerns. Monica supports clients as they process difficult emotions like guilt and shame, and she helps them develop practical strategies to cope with life changes and find renewed meaning.

Monica’s practice spans a wide range of concerns, including women’s issues, workplace stress, chronic health conditions, midlife transitions, and family dynamics. She is committed to providing a nonjudgmental space where people can explore their experiences and build concrete tools for transformation.

Drawing from evidence-based methods, Monica honors each person’s strengths and collaborates with them to set realistic goals. Her aim is to walk alongside clients as they move toward emotional well-being, clearer self-understanding, and lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Growth

Monica DuShane uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core parts of her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic relationship where the person’s own goals guide the process - it helps with building self-awareness, confidence, and clearer decision-making. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while improving daily coping skills.

She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when needed. Monica frames treatment as a collaborative process, working with clients to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adjusting the plan over time to find the best match.

Online therapy with Monica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support across changes in routine, caregiving demands, or health-related constraints, so therapy can be integrated into daily life.