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Monica Connell

Monica Connell, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Therapist · Colorado · 4+ years of experience

Focused support for stress and life change

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At a glance

Listed location
Colorado
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
LCSW, CSW, LICSW
Languages
English
License (Colorado)
LCSW · No. CSW.09928790
License (Rhode Island)
LICSW · No. ISW04346
NPI
1366150831

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  • stress and anxiety
  • trauma recovery
  • caregiver support

About Monica

Monica Connell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. She works with people facing relationship and intimacy questions, career strain, caregiver stress, and the particular challenges that come with aging and geriatric issues. Monica aims to create a sense of forward movement so clients feel more in control of their day-to-day lives.

She uses a listening-first style. Monica reflects what she hears, traces patterns back to their roots, and partners with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that match the client’s pace and priorities. This can include coaching skills for workplace strain and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions.

Monica brings four years of clinical experience as an LCSW, CSW, and LICSW practicing in Colorado. She offers daytime and evening hours to help fit therapy into busy schedules. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.

Her approach emphasizes understanding where a struggle began and building tools that make daily life easier. Monica aims to help people move from feeling stuck to noticing small, sustainable changes. If someone wants to try working together, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Costs vary by location and availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching and scheduling steps.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Colorado, Rhode Island

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Monica uses evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding and changing patterns that cause distress. One approach centers on careful listening and reflection to help identify where difficulties began and how they continue today; this can be helpful for trauma, attachment wounds, and feelings of emptiness. Another approach emphasizes goal-focused coaching and skills building to manage stress, workplace problems, ADHD-related challenges, and caregiver strain; sessions aim to produce small, practical changes clients can use between visits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica collaborates with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, and she adjusts the plan based on the client's goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps make sure therapy stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, allowing sessions to fit around work or caregiving duties. It can also let someone choose a quieter time for a shorter check-in or a longer focused session when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing so therapeutic work fits into a client's routine without assuming a specific delivery method.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monica commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, career and workplace challenges, ADHD, and caregiver stress. Aging and geriatric issues are also listed among her focus areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style begins with listening and reflection, then traces problems back to their roots and collaborates on practical goals. Sessions are focused on developing steps that fit the client's needs.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of clinical experience working as a social worker and therapist. Her work emphasizes repairing trauma and building momentum toward daily improvements.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practices in Colorado and holds the credentials LCSW, CSW, and LICSW, with licensure noted in CO and RI as provided.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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