Monica Alvarez welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life transitions.
01About Monica
Monica Alvarez welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life transitions. She speaks both English and Spanish and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Monica is a licensed professional with LCPC and LPCC credentials and she brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions.
She believes people know their own story and that therapy is a place to build on strengths. Monica listens attentively and helps clients name what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Her style is practical and straightforward, focused on small, doable changes that add up over time. Monica uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She draws on client-centered work to create a supportive space, cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body.
Solution-focused techniques help set clear, short-term goals so progress is visible. Common concerns she addresses include trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, relationship and family problems, depression, sleep difficulties, and identity questions including LGBT issues. She also supports people facing career stress, caregiver strain, and major life changes.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Monica aims to partner with each person to create realistic steps toward better daily functioning. Her approach centers on respect, steady encouragement, and practical strategies that fit real life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.010999 · expires March 2027
- LPCC (California)
- License 18827 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1295569143 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Monica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Monica names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Monica names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Monica’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Monica uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and understanding each person's story. This approach helps clients feel heard and sets the tone for collaborative work on goals and values.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers practical exercises and small behavioral experiments that adapt well to video or phone sessions and can be practiced between meetings.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Monica will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day routines. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT tasks, mindfulness practices, or solution-focused steps based on what fits best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when clients prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or quick problem-solving between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules and to keep momentum when life gets busy.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Monica commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, sleep issues, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is practical and supportive. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools to set short-term goals and teach coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed for Monica?
She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Monica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do sessions work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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