Monica Duncan

Monica Duncan is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and eating and food-related issues. She meets people where they are and respects the courage it takes to begin therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit each person's life.

She draws on approaches that center the client and target patterns that get in the way of change. Monica uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral methods to challenge unhelpful thoughts and from solution-focused work to build realistic short-term plans. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is part of her toolkit when attachment and closeness are central to the concern.

Monica describes therapy as a collaborative effort. Together with each client she develops a plan and checks progress along the way. She emphasizes consistent encouragement, direct feedback, and work that connects to everyday situations rather than abstract theory.

Her practice pays attention to practical life stressors, including parenting challenges, blended family issues, caregiver stress, body image, and fertility concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, anger, career transitions, and end-of-life or hospice related concerns.

With 24 years of experience, Monica brings long-term clinical perspective to common struggles such as isolation, communication problems, commitment doubts, and finding purpose. Sessions are intended to promote steady, lasting change through patient work and repeated practice.

How Monica’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room, listening closely and following what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and guides work toward goals they set. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and shift behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit best for their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts plans as progress is made so the process stays relevant and useful.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in their everyday settings and bring concrete, real-life examples into sessions. Many licensed professionals find that remote sessions support consistent progress when scheduled regularly.