- 17 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Skill building focus
About Monique
Monique La Ruth Hart is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. She supports people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She practices in Florida and draws on a long history of clinical work to help people find steadier footing.
Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on the person in front of her and helps them name problems and try manageable steps forward. Sessions often include learning coping skills, practicing new ways to handle stress, and making plans for small changes that feel doable.
Monique uses approaches that center the client's experience and build skills. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. This mix is used to reduce intense emotions, manage unhelpful thoughts, and increase present-moment awareness.
She has particular experience helping people cope with caregiver stress, issues tied to attachment and abandonment, and life changes such as cancer or military-related challenges. She also supports those facing first responder stress, feelings of isolation, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Monique aims to help people rebuild self-worth, manage overwhelming feelings, and find clearer purpose. The focus in sessions is collaboration - setting goals together and tracking progress in ways that fit each person’s life.
How chosen approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathy, reflection, and support so the person can explore what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and set goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses simple exercises and practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication. DBT-style skills can be helpful for intense reactions and impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That teamwork makes it easier to know which tools are most useful for each person.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use phone-only options when lower bandwidth or less screen time is preferable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Delaware, Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Monique commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, along with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and practical, focusing on the client’s experience and on concrete coping skills and small behavior changes.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional challenges and life transitions, including caregiving and military-related concerns.
What credentials and location information should I know?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida and holds credentials as a VA LCSW and FL LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online sessions are available.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.