Monica S. Gocial, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

I have been told by clients that I am warm, accepting, curious, engaging, compassionate, and practical.

Something to know about my approach is:

I always want to stay focused on what's most important to you. Through active listening and questions, reframing and providing skills and tools to manage anxiety and stress, you will understand yourself more, and feel happier in your relationships.

Together, we will:

Our work together will allow you to understand your "shoulds" and how this impacts what you want in your life today. We will explore feelings, thoughts, and your background in order to change patterns, learn new skills, and feel better.

I specialize in working with people who:

I work with folks struggling with anxiety and stress, going through a life transition, or experiencing grief and loss. Many clients describe themselves as helpers and are great at supporting others, and finally want to take care of themselves, too.

I became a therapist because:

I love helping people understand themselves better, and consider it an honor to work with folks who want to grow and learn.

More about me and my practice:

While I do not accept insurance, in addition to offering a sliding scale, I am also happy to provide you with a "superbill" or invoice for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement if you have an out of network benefit.