Monica Sosa

Monica Sosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or family problems. Monica aims to create a warm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most to them and take practical steps forward.

Monica earned a Bachelor’s in Family Studies from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She has eight years of experience as an LCSW and over a decade working in related roles across varied settings. That background informs her straightforward, down-to-earth style.

Her approach is primarily client-centered and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a person’s needs.

Monica often helps people who are coping with trauma, grief, substance use, mood disorders, ADHD, and parenting or family stress. She describes herself as easy-going and responsive, adjusting techniques to match each person’s situation and goals.

Her focus includes supporting parents who want different ways to interact with children, working with adoption and foster care issues, and addressing feelings of guilt, shame, and impulsivity. Monica encourages people who are ready to make a change to take the next step toward better day-to-day functioning.

How selected therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client. This approach helps people feel understood while they decide what change looks like. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, anger, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Monica adjusts techniques as she learns what helps a client make steady progress rather than insisting on a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online work can include talking through skills, practicing mindful steps, and processing distress in ways that align with in-person techniques. Talk with Monica during the initial match to clarify which session formats she offers and how they will be structured to meet your goals.