- Family of origin work
- Attachment and abandonment
- English and Spanish
About Monica
Monica Burgos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 24 years of experience practicing in the District of Columbia. She provides therapy in English and Spanish and focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, career stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Monica notes the role culture can play in shaping how people understand their problems and their options for change.
Monica uses an eclectic, trauma-informed approach that draws on evidence-based techniques. Sessions are intended to be practical and down-to-earth. She works with people to identify patterns that began in their family of origin and to notice how those patterns show up now in relationships, work, and self-image.
Her practice includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, blended family issues, and communication or control problems. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, guilt, shame, and the emotional fallout from divorce or separation. Monica helps people name what is troubling them and practice different ways of responding.
Monica has worked with a range of ages over her career, including children, adolescents, and adults, and brings that breadth of experience to adults seeking change now. She aims to make therapy culturally responsive for bilingual clients and people from diverse backgrounds.
Sessions typically focus on concrete skills, clearer boundaries, and steadier emotional responses. People who come for help with family of origin issues often work on understanding old roles and testing new behaviors in everyday life.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Monica draws on trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques and mixes approaches to meet each person’s needs. Trauma-informed work focuses on recognizing how difficult experiences affect feelings and behavior, and then building skills to manage strong emotions. Attachment-focused approaches look at patterns in close relationships and help people notice old roles and try different responses.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Monica will help decide which techniques to prioritize and will adjust methods as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in her biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Phone work can be helpful when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction when that is preferred. Licensed professionals can explain practical session logistics during the first contact so arrangements match everyday needs.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does Monica address related to family patterns?
She works with relationship problems, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style in sessions?
Monica uses an eclectic, trauma-informed approach that emphasizes practical skills, boundary work, and noticing behavioral patterns from childhood.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience as a social worker in mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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