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Monique La Ruth Hart, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Monique
Monique La Ruth Hart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience based in Florida. She focuses on depression, anxiety, grief, stress, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also pays attention to related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver strain, and challenges faced by veterans and first responders.
She uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. That might include learning new coping skills, practicing mindfulness, or testing different ways of responding to stressful situations.
Monique draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered approaches and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies. She helps people break things down into smaller, manageable problems and then tries concrete strategies to change thinking and behavior. Mindfulness techniques are used to improve moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Her experience includes work with people facing cancer, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of disasters. Communication difficulties, control problems, feelings of emptiness, and struggles with guilt or shame are also areas she addresses. Work with survivors and those with military-related concerns is part of her focus.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from her Florida practice. The profile notes a subscription-style fee model that can be canceled at any time; specific session formats should be confirmed before booking. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Monique commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought that increase distress and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, clarifying goals, and letting the person guide which problems to address first.Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies and mindfulness techniques are also part of her toolkit. DBT methods teach concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Mindfulness practice helps people notice reactions in the moment and choose responses rather than acting on impulse.
She treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and what has or has not worked before, then try approaches that fit those priorities. Adjustments are made as progress and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not listed on the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people use therapy more consistently while focusing on specific skill-building and behavior changes.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and veteran and first responder concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving through practical exercises and between-session tasks.
What is her professional background?
She holds 17 years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
Her profile lists licensure as VA LCSW and FL LCSW, and she practices in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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