Seth Monaco, LCSW

Seth Monaco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people who feel stuck by focusing on simple, practical steps. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, grief, anger, and big life changes. Seth aims to help people find more direction and everyday satisfaction rather than offering quick fixes. He draws on a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on honest conversation. Seth leans on approaches that help people identify what matters, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build small habits that make life easier to manage. His background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, hospitals, and independent practice. That mix of settings informs a flexible way of working that fits many kinds of struggles. He brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling capable. Seth often uses mindfulness and cognitive strategies to reduce anxiety and intrusive thinking. He also draws on client-centered and solution-focused techniques to help people find motivation and practical next steps. Motivational interviewing is used to explore ambivalence around change, especially with substance use or addictive behaviors. People who want clear goals and a calm, steady guide may find his approach helpful. He aims to help clients sort through emotions like guilt, shame, and jealousy so they can act with more clarity. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Seth commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to address worry, low mood, and compulsive patterns. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing skills to help people tolerate uncomfortable feelings and respond more clearly. He views therapy as a collaborative process where finding the right approach happens together. Early sessions are used to set goals and try techniques that fit the client’s needs and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. Confirm current session options before booking so you know the formats he offers. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, help with shorter check-ins between meetings, and remove travel time. It also allows people to use approaches like CBT homework and mindfulness practices between sessions to build new habits that carry into daily life.