Mona Burden-Blunt, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 8 years in practice

Mona Burden-Blunt helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904013205 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1689344095 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Mona

Mona Burden-Blunt helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and major life changes. She introduces straightforward tools to manage panic attacks, reduce social anxiety, and cope when days feel heavy. Mona speaks plainly and focuses on small, doable steps to make life feel steadier.

She uses an evidence-based approach and keeps sessions practical. Conversations often start with what feels most urgent and one or two small skills to try between visits.

Background and approach

She emphasizes clearer communication, forgiving oneself, and reducing isolation through gradual behavioral changes. Clients who feel stuck by shame, guilt, or loss of purpose will find a calm, steady presence in sessions. Mona helps people notice patterns that make things harder and then tests simple changes to see what helps.

Progress is paced to each person’s needs and comfort. Mona has eight years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Virginia. That background informs her focus on coping skills, emotional regulation, and rebuilding connection after trauma or loss.

She keeps language clear so people can use what they learn right away. Sessions typically include check-ins, skill practice, and planning for real-life moments. Mona aims to help people move from surviving to making choices that fit their values and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Evidence-based approaches here focus on practical skills you can use between sessions. One common method helps people notice unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then test small changes to see what feels different. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and social fears because it emphasizes real-world practice and clear tracking of progress.

Another approach centers on learning emotion regulation and coping strategies for intense feelings like panic, anger, or trauma-related distress. It teaches step-by-step tools to reduce overwhelm and to steady reactions so daily life is easier to manage. These techniques are presented in simple language and practiced during sessions so they can be repeated when needed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, adjusting plans together as progress unfolds. This keeps therapy collaborative and focused on what actually helps you in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mona focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and major life changes, plus related issues like panic, social anxiety, shame, and loneliness.

How would she describe her style in sessions?

Sessions are practical and straightforward, focusing on small, usable skills and clearer communication rather than abstract theory.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults and holds the LCSW credential.

Where is she licensed and located?

Mona practices in Virginia and holds a Virginia LCSW credential.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; get started by selecting Start Therapy and completing the short matching questionnaire.

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