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Monique La Ruth Hart

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Monique La Ruth Hart, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Stress and Anger support

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Delaware / Q1-0012341; LCSW, Florida / SW21115; LCSW, Virginia / 0904015808
  • NPI1942440664
  • Experience17 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Monique

Monique La Ruth Hart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. She practices in Florida and focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Monique speaks English and works with adults navigating emotional strain and life transitions.

She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. Clients can expect discussions about patterns of thought, reactions to stress, and everyday habits that keep problems going. She draws on Client-Centered methods to listen and make space for what matters to each person.

Monique also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. When strong emotions or impulsivity come up she brings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help manage intense moments and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down and notice what is happening in the body and mind.

Her work often addresses issues tied to relationships and loss, such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also supports people facing life changes related to illness, first responder stress, and military-connected experiences. Expect a practical focus - building skills, testing small changes, and tracking what makes life easier.

To begin, clients complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood. Online sessions use that same approach through conversation, helping someone clarify goals and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions she identifies patterns, tries small experiments, and practices different responses for problems like anxiety, anger, and low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for regulating emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Online DBT work often includes practicing grounding techniques, distress tolerance, and step-by-step emotion regulation exercises between sessions.

Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps find what fits best for the person's situation and preferences.

Confirm specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, add short check-ins when stress spikes, or use audio-only when video isn't convenient. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular outcome.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

Delaware, Florida, Virginia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and related concerns.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and skills-focused. Sessions mix listening with practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of clinical experience as a social worker. That background includes work with people facing life transitions and intense emotions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. The site questionnaire will list the available ways to meet.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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