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Monica Erk, LMFT

Indiana LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
  • Warm interactive style
  • Tailored treatment plans
  • 12 years experience

About Monica Erk

Monica Erk is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana with 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with people managing depression and anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting difficulties, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD, and she has supported many who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Monica's counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on understanding each person's unique story. Her clinical work draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic perspectives, psychodynamic insight, and rational-emotive methods, which she weaves together to create individualized conversations and treatment plans.

Therapy with Monica emphasizes collaboration and practical change. She aims to empower clients to identify meaningful goals, build coping skills, and take steps toward greater well-being at a pace that feels manageable. Monica offers steady support and tailored strategies designed to meet the specific needs of each person she works with.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Monica Erk have?

Monica Erk has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Monica Erk a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: IN LMFT 35001746A.

In which languages does Monica Erk provide therapy?

Monica provides therapy in English.

Where is Monica Erk located?

Monica Erk is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Monica Erk as my therapist?

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

Does Monica Erk work with international clients?

Monica Erk does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Monica Erk 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 Offered in Online Sessions

Monica commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR into her online practice to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients build more secure, connected ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, supporting recovery from trauma and abuse.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Monica works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods to fit each person's circumstances and pace. This collaborative process helps ensure the work aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy provides flexibility in how sessions are delivered, whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments, and they increase access for people who may have difficulty traveling to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt the selected approaches to each remote format, helping clients progress toward their goals in ways that fit their life.

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