- Family and parenting
- Practical skills
- Trauma informed
About Monique
Monique Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers direct, practical support for people facing family and parenting stresses and other life challenges. She focuses on clear goals and real skills. Parents and caregivers often come for help with communication, stress, or relationship strains. Monique writes in straightforward terms and centers each session on what feels most urgent for the person in front of her.
She uses approaches that emphasize problem solving and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions aim to identify small steps that make daily life easier. Monique works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar mood issues, anger, and coping with big life changes.
Her background includes 11 years of clinical experience and licensure as an LCSW in multiple states. That experience informs practical strategies for self-esteem, guilt and shame, and rebuilding trust after harm. She also helps people manage caregiver stress and the emotional workload that comes with family roles.
Monique brings cultural awareness into conversations and recognizes how background shapes feelings and family expectations. She helps people name what matters to them and try new ways of handling conflict and communication. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
People who reach out can expect straightforward language, concrete tools, and an emphasis on small, steady change. Monique supports clients in building clearer boundaries, stronger self-regard, and better day-to-day coping skills.
How cognitive and solution-focused work fit online
Monique uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or handle anger more effectively.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows in on small, practical changes that move a person toward their goals. This approach looks for strengths and past successes to build a quick plan for next steps, which can help with parenting challenges, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits. You and the clinician work together to set priorities and adjust strategies over time.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to meet from different locations. Licensed professionals can use their clinical approaches to help people make steady progress even when sessions happen remotely.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Monique address?
She works with relationship and family issues, parenting stresses, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, career stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, using clear language and practical strategies to help people change unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with people on emotional healing, communication problems, caregiver stress, and family dynamics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Indiana.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.