Monica Connell, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Therapist in Colorado

Practical support for rebuilding self esteem

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW, LICSW professional credentials

English languages

listens closely
focuses on goals
day and evening hours

About Monica

Monica Connell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people feeling worn down by stress, anxiety, or shame. She works with those who feel stuck after painful experiences and those wanting more confidence and direction. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want practical change and clearer next steps.

Monica uses a listening-first style. She reflects what she hears to help clients feel understood. From there she and the client look for the root causes of the difficulty and set a shared purpose for the work.

Treatment planning is collaborative and goal-focused. Monica helps people break big problems into small, doable steps. That can mean building routines, practicing new ways of relating, or learning coping tools that ease daily life.

She brings four years of clinical experience to her Colorado practice and holds the credentials LCSW, CSW, and LICSW. Monica offers both day and evening hours to fit different schedules.

If you are looking for a therapist who listens, helps identify what matters most to you, and supports steady progress, she can be a practical partner on that path. To begin, she asks people to share a bit about their situation so scheduling can follow.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding and change. One common approach she uses involves careful listening and reflection to help people make sense of how past experiences affect current feelings and behavior. This helps when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or replaying painful memories.

Another core technique is collaborative problem solving and goal setting. Monica works with clients to define clear, manageable steps toward their goals, such as improving self esteem, managing anxiety, or navigating life transitions. These steps often include small behavioral experiments and skill practice between sessions.

Finding the right method is part of the process. She will work together with each person to pick approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time if something isn't helping.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered for remote work. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when they have limited time, while others use longer sessions to go deeper; Monica will help decide what works best for each person's routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependency Communication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Colorado, Rhode Island

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and self esteem struggles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach begins with listening and reflection to help people feel understood, then moves to identifying root causes and creating a shared plan toward goals.

What clinical background does she bring?

She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including compassion fatigue, ADHD, career stress, and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is based in Colorado and holds the credentials LCSW, CSW, and LICSW with licensure in Colorado and Rhode Island noted.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.