- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
About Mona
Mona Bartram is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and loss, depression, and challenges with self-esteem. Mona focuses on practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.
Her approach centers on listening first and helping people name the emotions behind their reactions. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions drive relationship patterns and attachment. Mona also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer several ways of working together.
In sessions she helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of feeling better. She offers strategies for managing anxiety, sleep problems, and impulsive reactions. She also supports people dealing with grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
Mona pays attention to family dynamics and communication problems, and she helps individuals sort through unresolved abandonment, guilt, shame, or forgiveness issues. Work with her often blends talking, skills practice, and focusing on the emotions underneath recurring patterns.
People who choose Mona can expect straightforward language and clear goals. She asks about daily life and what gets in the way of change. From there she works collaboratively to set practical steps forward and adjust the approach as needed.
How emotional and acceptance approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify and name core emotions and the interaction patterns they create in relationships. It is often used when people notice repeated arguments, distance, or trouble naming what they are feeling. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, then choosing values-based actions to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills for reducing symptoms like anxiety and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and checking what helps most over time.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in when needed, and making scheduling more flexible around work or caregiving. They also let people continue work when illness or mobility issues make travel harder. Talk with the therapist about scheduling, session length, and how best to use the time so it fits into everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, grief and loss, sleep problems, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Mona listens for emotions and patterns that drive behavior, then uses talk and practical skills to change unhelpful reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with these kinds of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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