Monica Guerrero, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 23 years in practice

Monica Guerrero offers compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 079091 · expires December 2028
LCSW, California: 136218 · expires December 2027
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC05696700 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1265649875 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Monica

Monica Guerrero offers compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or low self-esteem. She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with 23 years of practice based in New York. Monica speaks English and Spanish and focuses on helping people manage life changes and regain balance.

Her work centers on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping skills for panic or seasonal lows, and ways to ease isolation.

Background and approach

Monica also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, or cancer-related stress. She encourages clients to identify personal values and small, achievable goals. Conversations move at a steady pace and include concrete tools for handling anxiety, grief, and difficult emotions.

Monica emphasizes building self-love, reducing shame, and finding meaning after loss. Monica brings long experience but keeps things straightforward and adaptable. She will help people find strategies that fit their routines and cultural background.

Her bilingual offering means Spanish speakers can discuss concerns in their preferred language. Practical matters are handled simply: sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that work with their calendar.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing strategies, short behavioral exercises, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. This is aimed at reducing immediate distress and increasing confidence in daily life.

She also works with methods that address grief, loss, and life purpose by guiding conversations about meaning, values, and manageable rituals for mourning. These techniques help people name what matters and take small steps toward rebuilding routines and connection. For chronic illness and caregiver stress she emphasizes pacing, activity planning, and communication strategies to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. This teamwork helps tailor sessions to culture, language preference, and practical limits like time or energy.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people keep momentum between sessions and reach out with quick questions or updates. These options increase flexibility while maintaining a consistent therapeutic plan.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, cancer-related issues, and women's concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and supportive, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach coping skills and improve communication. Sessions aim to translate insights into everyday actions.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has 23 years of clinical experience working with people through life transitions, panic and social anxiety, and long-term health challenges. That background shapes a steady, informed approach to care.

Where is this therapist based and what are her credentials?

She practices out of New York and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. She is also licensed in other states as noted in her records.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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