- Attachment-informed
- Practical strategies
- Nonjudgmental care
About Monica
Monica Erk is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana. She brings 12 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and mood difficulties. Monica writes treatment plans with respect and a nonjudgmental tone.
She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice thoughts and try small behavior changes. Dialectical behavior methods are used when strong emotions or repeated crisis patterns get in the way of daily life.
Monica aims for a warm, interactive style. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to tailor conversations and strategies to each person's needs.
Her background includes supporting people after physical trauma and emotional abuse, and helping with parenting challenges, career stress, and attention concerns. She also helps with grief, addiction, sleeping problems, and issues around intimacy and jealousy.
Monica encourages clients who are ready to make changes and wants to help them find clearer direction. To begin, she asks people to share their goals so she can shape a plan that fits their life and preferences.
She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice thoughts and try small behavior changes. Dialectical behavior methods are used when strong emotions or repeated crisis patterns get in the way of daily life.
Monica aims for a warm, interactive style. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to tailor conversations and strategies to each person's needs.
Her background includes supporting people after physical trauma and emotional abuse, and helping with parenting challenges, career stress, and attention concerns. She also helps with grief, addiction, sleeping problems, and issues around intimacy and jealousy.
Monica encourages clients who are ready to make changes and wants to help them find clearer direction. To begin, she asks people to share their goals so she can shape a plan that fits their life and preferences.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional reactions, helping people notice patterns that affect trust and closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors, which can help with mood swings, anger, and self-harm urges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest ways to combine methods that fit those needs. Clients and therapist adjust the plan over time based on what is most helpful.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and keep progress going between busy weeks. It also allows for shorter check-ins when life demands a brief touchpoint rather than a long session. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape a plan that fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Monica address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, and jealousy.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive with a focus on conversational work and practical next steps rather than labels.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood disorders, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, and career stress.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in Indiana.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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