- Focus on sleep
- Goal oriented
- Respectful care
About Monica
Monica Farrer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, sleeping problems, grief, trauma, and related life changes. Monica aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for anyone ready to try something different.
She uses a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. Monica listens first to understand each person's priorities, then works with them to set practical goals. Conversations focus on small, doable changes that can ease daily strain and improve sleep and rest over time.
Monica draws from several approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She adapts methods to the situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. That flexibility helps when needs shift or new problems emerge.
With 11 years of experience as an LCMHC, Monica has supported people through addictions, major life transitions, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and multicultural concerns. She prioritizes sensitivity and compassion while keeping sessions practical and goal-minded.
People who choose Monica can expect a collaborative process. She helps clients identify what matters most, practices skills in session, and plans simple steps to try between meetings. The focus is on clearer thinking, better coping, and more reliable rest.
How Monica’s approaches work online
Monica uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person, which helps build trust and clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches simple ways to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a useful fit for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when strong feelings get in the way of rest. Monica treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with each client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking so they match your needs. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Monica about scheduling and the practical ways sessions can be arranged to support better sleep and daily routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Monica help people with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting struggles, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions among other issues.
What is her approach in session?
Monica listens to each person's priorities and works collaboratively to set practical goals. Sessions emphasize skill practice, problem solving, and steps to improve sleep and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns from addiction to caregiver stress and multicultural issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled or what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 schedule according to therapist availability.