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MSW, LICSW Monica Herwald

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Monica Herwald is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MSW, LICSW Years in Practice: 17 State: Rhode Island

Welcome! I'm a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families find greater happiness and life satisfaction. I've worked with teens and adults of all ages deal successfully with major life transitions, manage chronic health conditions, heal from grief and loss, and find relief from depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems.

One of my specialties is in bereavement counseling, and I have several years of experience leading support groups for grieving parents, spouses/partners, and adult children. In addition to office-based therapy, I've provided counseling in the home environment, in hospitals, and through web-based platforms.

It is my deep belief that we all have the potential within to achieve satisfaction and happiness in life. My role is to help you identify the strengths and resources you need to resolve the obstacles keeping you from experiencing the happiness you desire. Since my philosophy is based in positive psychology, I believe you bring with you many of the strengths you need to achieve greater happiness, and I see my role as helping you to unlock those strengths that already exist. My counseling style is warm and compassionate, and I have great respect for the courage it takes to make changes. In addition to being an active and empathic listener, I offer practical and proven tools to help keep you moving in a positive direction toward your goals. I draw upon a range of professional strategies including cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies, insight orientation, and mindfulness. I take a creative approach, tailoring my interventions to your unique needs and life experiences.

I believe that the best results are accomplished when we approach our work together as collaborators, and you will find my approach to be genuine and respectful. That said, I also find a touch of humor can sometimes bring a refreshing change of perspective along the journey. I look forward to partnering with you in your search for greater fulfillment.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken
English

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Reviews for Monica Herwald

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Monica is compassionate and a great listener. I have found her calm and considerate demeanor very helpful.

Nov 02, 2023

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I've appreciated working with Monica. She's provided me with a listening ear and good feedback to help me help myself. Prior to therapy, I leaned heavily into my friends as listening ears and supports. Now, when I find myself going to them to talk through something, I'll pause and say I'll save it for therapy with Monica or send it in a message to her instead. The messaging platform serves as a nice interim pressure release between sessions and I appreciate Monica's thoughtfulness in response.

Oct 23, 2023

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I love speaking with Monica. She has such great insight and knows precisely what I am going through. Monica always gives me great ideas to think about and has a calm way about her. I know she understands my frustrations and sadness. I would recommend Monica to anyone going through a tough time.

Aug 28, 2023

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I enjoy speaking to Monica very much. She listens to me and has always given me great advice. I am lucky to have her " on my side." Thank you, Monica. You are very helpful to me.

Apr 13, 2023

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Monica has been an immense help to me and I look forward to knowing that when I need her expertise I can seek it out easily and productively.

C.H.·Jul 21, 2022

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Having Monica as my counselor for over the past year has been so beneficial to my mental health and wellbeing. She is very easy to talk to as she is a great listener and always meets you with compassionate responses. Her "about me" description is very accurate to the experience I have had with her so far- especially the humor aspect, I appreciate it when she laughs at my jokes. And whenever new difficulties were presented in my life, she was still well equipped to help me through them. I would highly recommend Monica to anyone who has difficulties with anxiety, trauma, family, relationships, and/or being LGBTQ+. She is truly wonderful and I greatly appreciate her.

K.A.·Jul 07, 2022

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I've benefited so much from my therapy sessions with Monica and appreciate her responsiveness.

J.E.·Mar 28, 2022

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Monica has been a wonderful and stabilizing force in my life during a very difficult time.

C.A.·Mar 23, 2022

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Monica is patient, understanding and has lots of experience that she is able to express in a clear and concise manner. Since starting my sessions with Monica I have found myself thinking back to specific feedback and examples that have helped me with my personal relationships and my relationship with myself.

C.O.·Mar 02, 2022

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Monica has help me with soooo many different life changing things. In many of our sessions we have had multiple breakthroughs. I will never truly be able to repay her for the help that she has given me. Ps. BetterHelp please add a tip button. Just as I would give a tip to my therapist in person I also wanna give a tip on this app. MAKE IT HAPPEN PLEASE

T.R.·Feb 24, 2022

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Monica has helped me regain confidence and control over my life and perspective. I really appreciate how she challenges me to think differently and leads me to realizations without telling me straight out, in ways I would not be able to hear or would defend. Monica has shown me many resources for mindfulness meditations so I have more tools in my kit for living a more serene and less anxious life. I was instantly comfortable around her as she is a very warm and compassionate individual. This allowed me to open up as I felt comfortable, even if that took time. I highly recommend anyone who is considering therapy to take the plunge. You deserve to have peace.

J.I.·Feb 18, 2022

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Monica has been fabulous! I was pretty nervous about finding a new therapist, let alone using an online service, considering I was just coming out of a 14 year relationship with my last therapist. But, Monica has been great! She made me so comfortable, that the transition was almost easy. I would definitely recommend Monica!!

L.A.·Aug 30, 2021

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Monica is very compassionate, insightful, and normalizes my experiences. She truly listens, She provides helpful resources and is focused on my goals in therapy. I recommend Monica highly!

J.E.·Aug 20, 2021

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Wonderful all around counselor

S.A.·Jul 20, 2021

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Talking with Monica is a highlight of my week. I feel like she really hears and understands me, and after a session, I always have a greater sense of clarity.

J.U.·Jun 21, 2021

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Monica is warm, a great listener, and empathetic. She provides valuable insights, suggestions, and tools, and I'm so happy to have connected with her. She's the best therapist I've ever had.

J.E.·Apr 17, 2021

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Monica has helped me so profoundly, I truly look forward to our discussions every week! The growth I’ve experienced from working with her is incredible and I am very grateful to have her as my therapist!!

G..·Mar 29, 2021

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I love Monica! I had a therapist for 10 years and due to some health problems, had to switch to someone new. I was really nervous, but Monica made it so easy. She listened to me, made valuable suggestions and has checked in on me between meetings to see how I'm doing with the goals we set. Great experience, I would definitely recommend both Monica and the service she uses!

L.A.·Mar 24, 2021

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Wonderful! So responsive and an empathetic, deep listener.

K.Y.·Mar 04, 2020

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She has a kind heart that helped me through some really dark times. Her wise words helped me realize that I am important too.

K.A.·Feb 07, 2019

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Monica Herwald offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.