- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR options
About Monica
Monica Sosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, mood disorders, and changes that disrupt daily life. Monica also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, family problems, and parenting strain.
Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy as her primary approaches. She often incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing when appropriate. Sessions focus on practical strategies such as skills for managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building routines that reduce stress.
She has a background in family studies and social work, with undergraduate and master’s degrees and a career spanning roles that involved mental health, family support, and substance use work. Monica describes an approach that emphasizes respect and sensitivity while helping people make concrete changes in daily life. That includes supporting parents who want new ways to interact with their children, using positive and attachment-informed parenting ideas.
In sessions clients can expect straightforward conversations and skill-building. Monica helps people identify triggers for anger and impulsivity, practices ways to respond differently, and works on coping tools for mood symptoms. She also addresses related concerns such as shame, guilt, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, and social anxiety.
Services are provided in English in New Mexico. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options and formats directly through the platform's booking process.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. It supports people who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk through anger triggers and daily stressors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change thinking and behavior patterns. CBT helps with managing frustration at work, reducing rumination, and lowering impulsive reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica will work with each person to decide which techniques to use based on their goals and what feels helpful. That might mean starting with skills from CBT, adding DBT strategies for emotion regulation, or bringing in mindfulness exercises over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Therapists can use exercises, worksheets, and guided practices in virtual sessions just as in person, and sessions can be adjusted to focus on skills practice, processing difficult moments, or planning behavior changes.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, frustration at work, or living with someone else’s intense emotions.
What is her basic approach in sessions?
She primarily uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on practical skills and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health and family support roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NM LCSW, practicing in New Mexico.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.