- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT tools
- Trauma informed care
About Monica
Monica Erk is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life changes.
Monica helps clients talk through relationship patterns, parenting strains, career stress, and struggles with mood and attention. She also supports people managing grief, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, and questions about identity and purpose. Attachment issues, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness are listed among her focused areas.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods to match what each person needs. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment-Based ideas guide work on emotional patterns and connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used for skills, thinking patterns, and emotion regulation.
Monica has also worked with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and uses tools such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate. Sessions typically include talking, skill practice, and steps to manage symptoms between meetings.
She asks people to consider practical goals and everyday changes. The first conversations focus on what is most pressing and what a person hopes to change. To begin, people use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online options button.
How EFT, attachment ideas and CBT translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name hard-to-identify feelings and the patterns that keep people stuck. In a few clear steps it looks at what happens in close relationships and how emotions shape reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on connection and safety in relationships, exploring how early bonds influence current behavior and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, good for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide whether EFT, attachment work, CBT skills, or a mix of methods fits the issue at hand.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel. They also let people use shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and choose a quieter time of day to focus on therapy. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, attachment work, and CBT techniques to an online setting and support practical steps between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, addictions, and mood and attention concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends emotionally-focused and attachment ideas with CBT and DBT techniques to address emotions, patterns, and coping skills in practical ways.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a therapist, psychocounselor, and life coach with a broad range of concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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