- stress and anger
- communication skills
- evidence-based techniques
About Mona
Mona Burden-Blunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. Mona helps people handle frustration that builds up, manage panic symptoms, and cope after difficult events.
Her approach emphasizes practical skills and clearer self-understanding. She helps clients notice patterns that keep anger or anxiety active, and she teaches straightforward tools for calming down and responding differently. Sessions include talking through recent conflicts, practicing communication techniques, and learning ways to reduce overwhelming reactions.
Mona gives attention to issues that often come with anger, such as guilt, shame, isolation, and problems with forgiveness. She also supports people who struggle with social anxiety, panic attacks, and finding a sense of purpose. The work often focuses on small, usable steps clients can try between sessions to test what helps.
Clients can expect a therapist who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Mona reviews coping strategies together with each person and adjusts approaches based on what actually works for them. The emphasis is on clear, manageable change rather than long explanations.
She practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting through the site’s online process. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based work translates to online sessions
Many of the approaches Mona uses are evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavioral change. One common approach teaches breathing and grounding exercises, practical methods to reduce panic symptoms and immediate physical signs of anger or anxiety. These exercises are useful when tension spikes and help people regain control of their responses.Another frequently used approach focuses on communication and behavioral experiments. This method involves practicing new ways of speaking and interacting, then testing small changes in everyday life to see what lessens conflict and resentment. It can be especially helpful for people who get stuck in repetitive arguments or worry about saying the wrong thing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences with each client and choose techniques together. That collaborative process helps tailor which evidence-based methods are used and how they fit into the client’s daily routine.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and what kind of session length or frequency works best for practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she support?
She works with adults who struggle with built-up frustration, anger linked to stress, and anger that affects relationships and work.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical skills like calming strategies and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Virginia and holds the credential VA LCSW as provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.