- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Monique
Monique Goodson-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 17 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief. Her work also covers issues like ADHD, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and career stress.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on identifying difficult emotions, how those feelings shape interactions, and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. She weaves mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful to support present-moment awareness and readiness for change.
Her approach is multicultural and open-minded. She aims for honest conversation and direct feedback so clients can name what feels hard and try new ways of responding. Therapy can include talking through relationship patterns, improving communication, or working on coping skills for mood and anxiety.
Monique has worked with a broad range of concerns including abandonment and attachment questions, blended family stress, body image and codependency, as well as life changes like divorce or adoption and foster care matters. She also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and disruption in mood regulation.
Practical tools and short-term strategies are available alongside longer work on patterns and attachment. Clients can expect clear explanations of options and collaborative planning about which methods to use. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
How EFT and other approaches are used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and how those feelings affect relationships. It can help people and couples notice interaction patterns and try new ways of responding to one another.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and making space for the client’s perspective. It supports people who need straightforward reflection and acceptance while they sort through feelings and choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and behavior. It is useful for stress, sleep and eating concerns, and coping tasks.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on emotions, skills, or both during online sessions.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone choose not to be on camera or use a simpler setup with lower bandwidth when that helps them participate.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and intimacy concerns among other areas listed in her profile.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for appointments.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model 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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