Monica Burgos, LICSW

Monica Burgos is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 24 years of practice in the District of Columbia. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Monica focuses on thoughtful, down-to-earth support for people facing relationship strain, trauma, self-esteem struggles, depression, career questions, and the stress of life changes.

Monica pays close attention to how culture shapes a person’s experience. She aims to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful events and everyday worries. Her approach blends trauma-aware care with holistic and eclectic methods that fit each person’s needs.

Sessions typically center on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, building practical coping skills, and improving communication patterns. Monica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as attachment concerns, abandonment wounds, body image, codependency, and forgiveness work. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family pressures, and the fallout from separation or disaster.

Monica has experience across age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults, and she brings that perspective into current work with individuals. She offers culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish and considers cultural context when shaping treatment plans.

People who want a direct, empathetic therapist who helps translate insight into everyday habits often find her style helpful. To begin, follow the platform’s process for matching and scheduling and note that international clients are not accepted.

How evidence-based techniques shape online care

Monica describes her work as trauma-informed and eclectic, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address thoughts and everyday habits. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence; this helps reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how people interpret situations. Another common strand emphasizes building practical coping skills such as grounding strategies, behavioral experiments, and communication practice to improve relationships and manage stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, history, and preferences. She tailors methods over time, checking in about what helps and what needs to change so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins during breaks. It also lets people continue care during life transitions and coordinate scheduling across different routines. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to confirm which session formats are offered and which will best fit everyday life.