Monique Pless-Spaulding , LCSW, CSW

Monique Pless-Spaulding is a licensed social worker practicing in Georgia who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work with adults facing loss and major life transitions. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials - LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and focuses on helping clients navigate grief, cope with life changes, and manage the emotional impacts of ending relationships.

Her practice emphasizes the intersection of physical health, mental health, and overall wellness, with experience supporting people dealing with anxiety, depression, and bereavement. Monique also brings focused experience addressing the needs of first responders, individuals affected by HIV and AIDS, and those seeking hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Believing that each person is the expert on their own story, she centers clients strengths and resilience as foundational resources in the therapeutic process. Monique aims to create a supportive, empowering space where clients can explore change, build coping skills, and take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She offers practical guidance alongside empathetic listening as clients work toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Grief and Life Transitions

Monique Pless-Spaulding uses evidence-based approaches tailored to grief and major life changes. Grief-focused work helps people process loss by exploring emotions, memories, and practical adjustments, and supports healthy adaptation over time. Skills-based coping strategies emphasize practical tools - such as stress management techniques and problem-solving methods - that help clients manage anxiety, depressive symptoms, and day-to-day challenges during transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Monique partners with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time to fit what is most helpful. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning their care and increases the likelihood that interventions will be meaningful and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for those with busy schedules or mobility constraints. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their life. Working with licensed professionals in these formats makes consistent support more accessible while preserving the therapeutic relationship and focus on real progress.