Monica Van Nort , LPCC, LMHC

Monica Van Nort is a licensed counselor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She brings ten years of professional experience to her work and emphasizes the value of recognizing personal strength when reaching out for help. Monica believes that asking for support is an act of courage and treats each client with respect and acceptance as she partners with them toward greater balance and wellbeing.

She holds the credentials LPCC and LMHC - LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and is licensed to practice in multiple states. Monica draws on training in techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique, often called tapping, and EMDR, which is a method used to process difficult memories and reduce their emotional impact. Her practical approach focuses on identifying and challenging the thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of productive living, while also adapting methods to fit each person she sees.

Monica places a strong priority on the therapeutic relationship, viewing it as central to progress. She listens, accepts, and offers coaching aimed at helping clients connect the dots that lead to insight, relief, and a clearer path forward. Monica works collaboratively with individuals to find the relief and growth they seek and is currently accepting new clients in Florida.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Monica uses several evidence-informed approaches in online therapy to address stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity connected to those experiences. Emotional Freedom Technique, often called tapping, combines gentle physical stimulation with focused attention to help reduce acute stress and promote emotional regulation. She also employs a practical approach that challenges unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to support clearer decision-making and daily functioning.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Monica works with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she tailors methods over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people. Sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow for scheduling flexibility and make it easier to get care from home, work, or elsewhere. These options can help clients maintain continuity of care and access support in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels with remote treatment.