Monica Garnett , LCPC, LPC

Monica Garnett is a California-based licensed counselor who blends an empathetic, collaborative approach with practical techniques to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and other life transitions. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials, which indicate professional state counseling licenses, and brings three years of clinical experience to her practice.

Monica works with people facing a range of challenges, including emotional regulation, addiction concerns, family and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and low self-esteem. Her style emphasizes partnership - she engages clients in setting goals, developing coping strategies, and strengthening communication and problem-solving skills so they can lead more balanced, fulfilling lives.

She draws on evidence-informed methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences. Monica provides services in English and works with international clients, offering flexible options to support progress in ways that fit each individual’s circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Monica uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead discussions about their needs while the therapist offers understanding and support. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, improving confidence, and clarifying personal goals.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Monica works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from different therapies to create a personalized plan. This partnership helps ensure the methods chosen fit the individual’s situation and evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and location. These formats make it easier for people with busy lives, caregiving duties, mobility limits, or geographic distance to connect with licensed professionals and continue consistent therapeutic work that fits their routines.