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Monica Amaro, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mood and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused practice
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorder support
About Monica
Monica Amaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Her focus also includes communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and workplace issues.
Monica uses a straightforward style in sessions. She asks about what is happening now, notices unhelpful thoughts and habits, and tries practical alternatives. Sessions emphasize concrete steps someone can try between meetings. She aims to make the work understandable and manageable for busy lives.
In practice Monica draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that influence mood and behavior. She works with clients to test different ways of thinking and acting, then checks what helps. This approach is paired with discussion about relationships, daily routines, and problem solving that affect mood.
Monica’s experience includes a range of mood and stress-related concerns. She supports people through change, separation, and workplace strain with clear strategies and short-term goals. The emphasis is on small, observable shifts rather than abstract explanations.
Clients should expect direct conversation, practical tools, and agreed-upon tasks between sessions. To begin, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first meeting. The therapist practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential listed above.
Using CBT and practical approaches for online work
Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see how thoughts, moods, and actions interact. CBT sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new ways of responding, and practicing small behavioral changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.The therapist pairs CBT with clear problem-solving and conversation about everyday stresses. That combination addresses mood disorders, workplace strain, relationship communication, and coping through life changes. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person's goals and situation, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical tools that can be used between appointments, with sessions structured to match a client's schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and workplace issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. The work involves trying different responses and checking what helps in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with mood and stress-related concerns. That background informs her practical, skills-based approach.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. The LPC credential is shown above.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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