Therapist profile
Monica Erk, LMFT
Indiana
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Indiana / 35001746A
- NPI1427334556
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Attachment approaches
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Monica
Monica Erk is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting strain, and anger. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps clients can use between meetings.
Monica blends evidence-informed approaches to help people understand patterns that keep problems recurring. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are introduced for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.
Her background includes work as a psychocounselor and life coach alongside marriage and family therapy practice. That mix informs a straightforward style that emphasizes skills and real-life application. She has supported people coping with grief, addiction, mood disorders, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
Monica can help people address family of origin issues, attachment wounds, shame and guilt, and struggles with self-worth. She also works with concerns like intimacy problems, jealousy, money stress, and finding direction in life. Clients are invited to set practical goals and learn tools they can use day to day.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LMFT scope as practiced in Indiana. The profile notes a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time; confirm session formats directly before scheduling.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current reactions and relationships. Online sessions using this lens focus on identifying repeating patterns in relationships and practicing different ways of connecting and responding.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In remote sessions this often means setting clear practice tasks between meetings and reviewing what worked or didn’t.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotion, managing distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. A therapist can teach and coach these skills over multiple online meetings so clients can try them in daily life.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best, based on personal goals, symptom patterns, and what feels practical to use outside sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and lower the time cost of therapy. It can also allow shorter check-ins, more flexible appointment times, or sessions that avoid travel. Discussing preferred rhythm and session length helps fit therapy into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns such as grief and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and DBT skills into a practical, interactive style focused on real-world tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a psychocounselor, life coach, and marriage and family therapist.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT meaning Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options directly before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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