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Monica Schneider

Therapist · Oregon

Monica Schneider, LPC

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

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  • Grief and loss
  • Career transitions
  • Caregiver stress

About Monica

Monica Schneider is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with two decades of clinical experience. She focuses on practical steps that help people move through hard moments. Monica emphasizes clear goals and steady progress so clients can regain control of everyday life.

She helps people who are coping with grief and loss. She also supports those facing career uncertainty, depression, and major life changes. Attention and concentration struggles, including concerns related to ADHD, are part of her work. Caregiver stress, isolation, and seasonal mood shifts are additional areas she addresses.

Monica describes clients as the experts in their own stories and builds on each person’s strengths. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to what is useful in day-to-day life. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide problem solving and emotional recovery.

Her background includes a doctorate in industrial psychology with an interest in career development, combined with extensive counseling experience. That mix informs how she approaches work and career questions alongside emotional concerns.

Readers looking for support around grief, life transitions, or persistent low mood may find this approach straightforward and practical. Monica aims to offer steady guidance so people can take manageable steps toward clearer priorities and improved coping.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Oregon

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques guide online therapy

Many of the approaches Monica uses are evidence-based techniques that focus on problem solving and practical change. Behavioral strategies help people test new habits and routines, useful for depression, seasonal mood shifts, and concentration problems. These approaches break larger goals into small, doable steps that can improve day-to-day functioning.

Cognitive techniques look at patterns of thinking that maintain distress. By identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts, clients can reduce anxiety, social worry, and negative mood. This work pairs well with strategies for managing obsessive or compulsive behaviors and for addressing caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Monica collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time if something isn’t working or if priorities change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care during life transitions while keeping focus on practical tools and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monica commonly help with?

She works with grief, loss, depression, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and attention concerns like ADHD. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, loneliness, and mood-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She emphasizes practical steps and building on the client’s strengths to manage daily challenges.

What is her professional background?

She holds a doctorate in industrial psychology and brings about 20 years of counseling experience to her practice. That background informs work on career and life transitions.

Which credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon.

In what language are sessions provided?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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