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Monica Winter

LCSW

Compassionate LCSW for relationship and trauma concerns

  • Relationship support
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Speaks English and Spanish

About Monica

Monica Winter is a Florida licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, abuse, and depression. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people take the first step toward a more balanced life.

Monica sets out to build an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on listening, understanding patterns, and identifying practical next steps. She emphasizes small, manageable changes that add up over time.

Over five years of practice, Monica has worked with people affected by a range of concerns, including body image worries, communication problems, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation. She also addresses issues related to forgiveness, guilt and shame, sexuality, and the effects of seasonal mood shifts.

Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's situation. She encourages collaboration so clients can set goals that feel realistic and meaningful. Progress is tracked in simple ways so adjustments can be made along the way.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Monica is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and draws on her clinical experience to guide conversations toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. To begin, she asks people to take a practical first step toward getting help.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and coping tools. One common approach she applies is skills-based work that teaches practical strategies for managing strong emotions, panic symptoms, and seasonal mood shifts. This helps people develop routines and tools they can use between sessions. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, which centers on careful pacing, validating experiences, and helping clients reclaim a sense of safety in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts plans when something isn’t working. Clients are invited to give regular feedback so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care while managing work, family, and day-to-day demands.

License and NPI

LCSW Florida · No. SW24157
NPI1467046599

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexuality

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monica commonly address?

She works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like body image and panic attacks.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on creating an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through thoughts and feelings and identify small, practical steps clients can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Monica has five years of professional work experience as a practicing clinician.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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