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Monica Burtley-Miller, LCSW

Illinois LCSW supporting stress and trauma recovery
  • 10 years experience
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Not accepting new clients

About Monica Burtley-Miller

Monica Burtley-Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, heal from trauma and abuse, navigate parenting challenges, and address symptoms of depression. Monica draws on a compassionate approach that encourages clients to explore difficult thoughts and feelings while feeling understood rather than judged.

She strives to build an atmosphere where openness is welcome and emotional safety is prioritized, so clients can take the steps needed to move toward a more fulfilling life. Monica recognizes that seeking help requires courage and she positions herself as a steady, supportive partner throughout the change process. Her work emphasizes collaboration, practical coping strategies, and a steady presence as clients work through painful experiences and life transitions.

Monica’s practice centers on respectful listening, clear communication, and helping each person identify realistic goals. Whether someone is coping with a specific event or facing ongoing stress, she provides guidance designed to meet individual needs and promote meaningful progress over time.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Monica Burtley-Miller have?

Monica Burtley-Miller has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Monica Burtley-Miller a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149027455.

In which languages does Monica Burtley-Miller provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Monica Burtley-Miller located?

Monica is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Monica Burtley-Miller as my therapist?

You can work with Monica Burtley-Miller through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Monica Burtley-Miller work with international clients?

Monica Burtley-Miller does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Monica Burtley-Miller cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Monica integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work to meet a range of needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early and current relationships shape emotional patterns; it can help people understand relationship stress, patterns of closeness and distance, and reactions that arise in caregiving or parenting roles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting the client where they are; this approach supports people facing anxiety, life transitions, and feelings of isolation by creating a respectful space for self-exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Monica works with each person to clarify goals, consider preferences, and tailor techniques so the approach fits the client’s needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Clients are involved in choosing which strategies feel most useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different settings. This variety of options helps people engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable and convenient.

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