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Monika Sury

Therapist · California

Monika Sury

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
12 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Hungarian
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Attachment issues

About Monika

Monika Sury is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and problems with self-esteem. Monika also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care challenges, and caregiving stress. Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian, and she accepts international clients.

Monika frames therapy as a place to be heard and to learn practical skills. She talks through how thoughts, emotions, and actions connect. Clients can expect work on anxiety management, mood regulation, stress coping, boundary-setting, and building self-respect. Her descriptions emphasize concrete tools rather than abstract promises.

Across sessions she helps people identify repeating patterns that cause pain. Conversations aim to clarify what keeps those patterns in place. That can mean practicing new ways to communicate, manage strong feelings, or set limits with others. She names behaviors and small experiments to try between meetings.

Monika brings a steady focus on everyday problems like body image concerns, chronic illness burdens, and communication breakdowns. She also addresses more complex relational and developmental issues such as attachment and blended family dynamics. Work may include looking at how past losses shape current relationships.

People wanting to begin are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step. Monika uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location. Those considering sessions should confirm current session options before booking.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
California · 101629

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Hungarian

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Monika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, teachable skills. One approach she emphasizes looks at how thoughts influence emotions and behavior, which helps when anxiety or low mood get in the way of daily life. Another common focus is developing coping and stress-management strategies that can be practiced between sessions to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying practical tools, checking how they land, and adjusting methods as progress or obstacles appear.

The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping therapy consistent when life is unpredictable. Online work can make it easier to attend a shorter check-in during a break, avoid travel time, or use phone options when bandwidth is limited. The biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, plus related topics like abandonment, attachment, and caregiver stress.

How would she approach feeling stuck or uncertain about next steps?

She focuses on identifying repeating patterns and the link between thoughts, emotions, and actions, then introduces practical skills to test new ways of responding.

How many years has she been practicing?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are used?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.

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