Monica Duncan, LMSW

Monica Duncan is a licensed master social worker who brings 24 years of experience to help people facing common life strains. She supports people dealing with relationship trouble, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and the transitions that often come in midlife. Monica speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

She uses straightforward, practical tools in sessions. Monica draws on client-centered methods to meet people where they are and build on their strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, plus solution-focused steps to set clear, manageable goals.

Sessions are collaborative. The therapist and client work together to make a plan that fits daily life and personal priorities. Monica emphasizes steady effort and offers consistent support through setbacks and progress alike.

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. People can expect a calm space to talk through relationship concerns, questions about life purpose, caregiver stress, blended family issues, body image, trauma and abuse, intimacy worries, and other pressures that come with midlife and beyond.

Monica practices in Michigan and holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. She communicates in English and helps people translate goals into small, doable changes. If you want a therapist who focuses on practical steps and steady encouragement, Monica aims to provide that steady support.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. Online sessions using this approach let clients talk through what matters to them while the therapist reflects and helps clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small changes in daily life; it works well online when people practice new skills between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions to improve connection and self-understanding, and can be adapted to remote sessions where feelings are explored and processed together.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan can shift as progress is made.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins when life is hectic. It can also make some exercises and homework simpler to share and follow up on between meetings. Licensed professionals aim to match methods and scheduling to what works best for each person.