- Bilingual English Spanish
- Trauma informed care
- Career and life changes
About Monica
Monica Burgos is a DC LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. She offers therapy in English and Spanish and lists relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, depression, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among her main focuses.
She notices how culture shapes a person’s struggles and talks about that openly during sessions. Monica uses a trauma-informed lens and draws on a mix of approaches to match the needs people bring. She aims to work in a nonjudgmental and supportive way while keeping practical goals in view.
Sessions often address the immediate problem and what keeps it happening. She helps people name patterns such as attachment or abandonment wounds, codependency, control issues, or family-of-origin dynamics. Monica also works with grief, adjustment after major life changes, and stress tied to caregiver roles.
For someone dealing with body image, communication problems, or the aftermath of divorce and separation, she breaks things down into manageable steps. Work may include looking at thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns. The pace is collaborative and adjusted to the person’s comfort and needs.
People who prefer bilingual care can speak in Spanish or English. Monica is based in the District of Columbia and brings long-term clinical experience to sessions.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Monica describes her practice as trauma-informed and eclectic, which means she combines methods that have evidence behind them and fits those to each person. Two common approaches she often brings are focused work on trauma responses and skills-based strategies for mood and stress management. Trauma-focused work helps people understand how past events shape their reactions and rebuild a sense of safety in relationships. Skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for managing depression, anxiety, or overwhelming stress and can include breathing, grounding, and behavior adjustments.Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. Monica will review your goals and preferences and suggest a plan that mixes techniques to match where you are now. That plan is revisited as progress is made so methods stay useful and relevant.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a student schedule or a busy workday, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins during a hectic week. For some people, a shorter phone check-in or a video session that skips the camera for parts of the appointment better suits their needs; check the current options when you book.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, self esteem, depression, career questions, coping with major life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a trauma-informed, eclectic approach and adapts methods to the person in front of her. The work mixes practical steps with attention to cultural influences.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience as a social worker in a variety of settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds a DC LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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