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Monique Gary

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Anger management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Long Beach area, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel truly heard. I work with individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives, and I bring both professional training and genuine care to every session. I believe that the right therapeutic relationship can be transformative, and I'm committed to showing up fully for the people I work with.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative — I see therapy as a partnership where we work together toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. I draw on evidence-based methods while always keeping your individual needs at the center of our work. Whether you're navigating a life transition, working through past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to help you find clarity and move forward with confidence.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is really about getting to know each other — there's no pressure to dive deep right away. I'll ask some questions to understand what brought you in and what you're hoping to get out of therapy, and you'll have plenty of space to ask me questions too. My goal is for you to leave that first conversation feeling comfortable, understood, and genuinely hopeful about what's ahead.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Anger management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavior Management, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English