Therapist
Monika Sury
LCSW
Calm, practical support for daily challenges
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- Skill focused
- Compassionate
- English and Hungarian
About Monika
She creates a space where clients can be heard and understood. Sessions involve looking at how thoughts, emotions, and actions connect so clients can see what keeps old patterns going. The work is practical and skill-focused, such as learning ways to manage anxiety and handle stress.
Monika helps people set healthier boundaries and build self-compassion. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship challenges. Additional areas she addresses include adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and codependency.
Her approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental. Monika emphasizes skills that people can use between sessions to cope with daily life and feel more steady. She tailors her guidance to each person’s situation and goals.
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian, and she accepts international clients. To begin, people follow an intake process to match with her and schedule sessions according to her availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Hungarian
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Approaches that help you manage emotions and relationships
Monika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. One common approach helps people learn practical skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing and grounding exercises and step-by-step strategies for handling overwhelming moments. Another approach focuses on improving relationships and communication by identifying patterns, practicing new ways to speak and set boundaries, and learning skills to respond differently in conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to figure out what methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That way the plan is tailored and can change as needs evolve.
The benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep consistent appointments. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals generally help clients choose the session rhythm and style that best fit their daily routines and goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem, plus related areas such as attachment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical skills. Sessions look at thoughts, emotions, and actions to build useful coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, practicing from California.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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