Monica DuShane , LCSW, LISW

Monica DuShane is a licensed therapist based in Ohio who supports people navigating complex life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. She brings a compassionate, individualized approach to therapy, working closely with each person to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, and career-related difficulties. Monica emphasizes practical strategies and emotional exploration so clients can build resilience and find clearer direction during difficult periods.

She helps clients cultivate self-love, improve communication, and manage social anxiety while processing challenging experiences. Monica focuses on healing difficult emotions like guilt and shame and on empowering clients to develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Her practice includes care for a broad range of concerns, from workplace stress and chronic health issues to midlife transitions and family dynamics.

Monica holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - reflecting her clinical training and professional licensure. Drawing from evidence-based methods, she aims to honor each person’s strengths and collaborate on realistic, meaningful steps toward emotional well-being and personal transformation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Monica often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgmental space where clients lead the conversation and explore their own values and goals - this approach can be helpful for building self-awareness, confidence, and stronger relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Monica incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Monica collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as progress and challenges evolve.

Online therapy with Monica is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide greater scheduling flexibility and make it easier for clients to access care from home or other convenient locations, supporting consistent engagement and practical application of skills between sessions.