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Monica Fray, LCSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Self esteem, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Monica

Monica Fray is a Texas-licensed clinical social worker who focuses on supporting people managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect for their own expertise about their story, helping them draw on personal strengths to meet difficult moments with renewed confidence. Monica emphasizes collaboration and encourages clients to take the steps that feel right for them as they explore challenges and build coping skills.

With three years of professional experience as an LCSW, Monica blends practical strategies and reflective exploration to address emotional and behavioral concerns. Her work often incorporates mindfulness and cognitive tools to reduce distress, along with narrative and motivational techniques to clarify values and goals.

She also attends to relational and background issues such as attachment patterns, family of origin dynamics, and caregiving stress when those factors relate to current difficulties. Monica practices from a client-centered stance and uses Internal Family Systems ideas among other methods to help clients notice different internal parts and move toward greater self-direction.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Monica uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help clients identify and relate to different inner parts; this approach can be useful for reducing internal conflict and increasing self-awareness around emotional patterns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that supports clients in exploring their concerns and discovering their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool in her work, offering concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. Monica will work with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring to sessions, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or on the go, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow for varied ways to engage with therapy depending on what feels most helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Monica address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, addiction, and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining reflective exploration with practical strategies like CBT, mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood and life-transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Monica?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 105177 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English