Monica Massengale, LIMHP

Monica Massengale is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) who uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. She speaks plainly and works with clients to uncover small, usable changes that make daily life easier and more manageable.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices are woven in to help clients accept difficult feelings without getting stuck. The approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and focused on clear goals.

Monica has six years of clinical experience across hospice care, addiction and homeless services, and outpatient agencies. That background led her to specialize in supporting people facing loss, caregiving stress, trauma and abuse, and the everyday strain of parenting and relationships. She also helps with sleep problems, attention concerns, and life transitions.

In session she listens first, then teaches skills clients can use between meetings. She emphasizes small, concrete steps and practical tools for coping. Monica often helps clients find moments of clarity or “ah-ha” insights that point to realistic next moves.

People who work with her can expect a calm, patient presence and straightforward guidance. She aims to help clients see different perspectives, accept feelings as feelings, and take steady steps toward more balance and purpose in life.

How Monica blends evidence-based approaches online

Monica commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change how someone feels. ACT teaches people to notice hard emotions, accept them, and commit to actions that match their values.

She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns and communication. That can be helpful for people struggling with relationship stress, caregiver strain, or feelings of isolation. Monica approaches these methods in a collaborative way and will work with each client to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and teaching skills, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text works well for short check-ins and quicker support. These options let people fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other obligations while still practicing concrete skills together.