Monika Broecker, LMFT

Approaches that connect mind, meaning, and the body

Monika uses Existential Therapy to help people look at life choices, the present moment, and what gives their life meaning. This approach can be useful for people feeling stuck, adrift, or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool she uses to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that drive anxiety and mood problems. It focuses on practical skills and small experiments to test new ways of thinking. Somatic Therapy adds attention to the body by noticing tension, breath, and movement. That work can help when stress shows up as sleep trouble, tightness, or difficulty regulating emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and make collaborative choices about whether to emphasize meaning-focused conversation, thought-focused skills, or body-centered exercises. Sessions adjust over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction when helpful, phone calls can fit a work break or use less bandwidth, and chat or messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy life.