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Mona Burden-Blunt

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Mona Burden-Blunt, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and hope. She is passionate about supporting clients as they work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship concerns while empowering them to build resilience and achieve meaningful personal growth.

With experience providing mental health services to diverse populations, including veterans, Mona believes in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions with genuine empathy, meeting each person where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique needs and goals.

Beyond clinical practice, Mona is committed to increasing mental health awareness through psychoeducation, community outreach, and advocacy. She strives to make mental health information practical, accessible, and empowering, helping individuals and families develop the tools they need to thrive.

Her mission is simple: to inspire healing, promote emotional wellness, and remind every person that growth and recovery are possible.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in using tools of CBT to help clients learn how to manage symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and other mental health concerns.

What you can expect from me

When I meet with clients for the first time, they can expect to receive a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free introduction to the therapy process. I understand that beginning therapy can feel exciting for some and intimidating for others, so I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves.

Our first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you beyond your symptoms or diagnosis. I want to understand what has brought you to therapy, the experiences that have shaped your journey, and the challenges you are currently facing. I also want to learn about your strengths, values, support system, and the aspects of your life that are most important to you.

Together, we will explore what you hope to accomplish through therapy. Whether your goals involve improving relationships, managing anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, navigating life transitions, strengthening self-esteem, developing healthier coping skills, or simply finding greater peace and balance, we will collaborate to create a treatment plan that reflects your unique needs and priorities.

I believe therapy is a partnership. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to provide guidance, evidence-based interventions, encouragement, and a compassionate space where you can gain insight, develop new skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, supported, and empowered as we work together toward the life you envision.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Norfolk State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English