- stress and anxiety
- trauma and abuse
- life purpose
About Monica
Monica Rios is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Monica speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Monica meets people where they are and treats them as the expert on their own story. In sessions she helps clients identify strengths and small steps they can try between meetings. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage symptoms like panic, persistent worry, and low mood. She also addresses related concerns such as communication troubles, feelings of abandonment, body image, and guilt or shame.
Her work includes support for people coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress, as well as those processing divorce, separation, or complex trauma. Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and shape goals. She encourages gradual, manageable changes rather than sweeping promises.
Monica emphasizes clear, straightforward talk in sessions. Clients can expect to discuss specific situations, practice new responses, and review what helped or didn’t help between sessions. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short questionnaire, and schedule your first session. This starts a process of figuring out what practical steps might help with direction, motivation, and daily coping.
How therapeutic approaches guide Monica's online work
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach is cognitive-style work that looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and tests new ways of thinking and behaving; this can help with anxiety, panic, and low mood. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, which helps people process past hurt at a pace they can manage while learning coping strategies for stress and triggers. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Monica will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, daily life, and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than settling on a single fixed method up front. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, reducing travel time, and making it easier to maintain regular meetings. The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current online options before booking. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, which some people find helpful for managing ongoing scheduling needs.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversations to identify strengths and small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LPC based in Texas.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists Monica as an LPC licensed in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.