Monica Fray, LCSW
Licensed in Texas · 3 years in practice
Monica Fray greets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, Texas
- 105177 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1538664313 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Monica
Monica Fray greets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. She focuses on practical steps that can ease day-to-day life and help with major changes. Monica is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Texas and brings three years of professional experience to sessions.
Her approach begins with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful, with clear tools to try between meetings. Monica draws on several therapy methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness. She uses conversational guidance and motivational interviewing to help people find direction and stick with changes that matter to them.
She also works with concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication challenges, substance use, and grief or end-of-life concerns. Monica helps people untangle family-of-origin patterns and address guilt, shame, or purpose-related questions. In the room she focuses on practical progress rather than labels.
Sessions may include skill-building, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and grounding practices. Monica encourages small steps that fit into each person’s life and priorities.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Monica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Monica names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Monica’s Approaches Work Online
Monica commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to guide online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building on each person’s strengths to set goals that feel right. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving for issues like anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Monica will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. She often blends conversational coaching, goal-setting, and short exercises so clients can see what fits and adjust as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility in how and when to connect. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping continuity of care.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Monica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens first, then offers cognitive and mindfulness-based tools and motivational guidance tailored to daily life.
What is her professional background?
Monica has three years of professional experience in clinical work and approaches therapy with a focus on strengths and actionable steps.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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