Monica Avalos, LPC
Compassionate, story-centered counseling for life changes
Details
| Name | Monica Avalos |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Monica
Monica Avalos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. She centers her work on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. Monica believes each person knows their story best and brings that perspective into sessions.
She approaches therapy with patience and practical focus to help people take the first steps toward change. Monica uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problems and see how stories shape their choices.
Background and approach
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts or feelings without getting stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when clients want concrete tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on real-life steps between meetings. Monica supports people facing parenting concerns, LGBT stress, career pressures, ADHD challenges, and life transitions. She also addresses deeper issues like abandonment, attachment, fertility and immigration-related stress.
Chronic illness, aging questions, and feelings of isolation are included among her areas of focus. Monica tailors each session to what the client brings, not a one-size-fits-all plan. People who prefer clear guidance mixed with personal reflection often find this approach helpful.
Monica aims to make the work manageable, breaking concerns into small, doable changes. She invites clients to bring their whole experience and to move at a pace that feels right.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem among the things Monica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Monica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Monica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative Work and ACT Fit Online Care
Monica blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a client-centered stance. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and identify patterns that keep problems in place. This can be useful for issues like grief, identity, or life transitions where perspective shifts matter.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and to commit to actions that match their values. That approach pairs well with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when behavior change is a goal. Monica takes a collaborative approach and will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client read visual cues and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Monica helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem issues. She also supports those facing parenting, career, ADHD, and LGBT related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and conversational with a focus on practical next steps. Sessions mix reflection on personal stories with concrete tools to manage thoughts and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience working as a counselor. Monica emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own lives and builds on their strengths.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
Monica is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Texas listed as TX LPC. Her practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and needs.
How are payments handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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