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About Monica
Monica Cwynar is a Licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping her patients reach their goals. She is interested in working with adults and children and helping them live fulfilled lives. Monica specializes in depression, end of life, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, co-parenting, trauma, family, and major life transitions. She completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh, where she was the first minority to receive a Hartford Fellowship in the School of Social Work.
Monica utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, gestalt, exploration of patterns and emotions, psych education, role playing, structured problem solving, and cognitive reframing.
Monica is passionate about normalizing mental health treatment and removing the stigma while encouraging access for all. If you're ready to take the first steps in meeting your goals, then Monica is ready to get started.

"As a woman of color who was raised in an interracial home. I can bring a unique perspective to any situation of exploration and intersectionality's.Monica"
Get to know Monica
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I saw a movie of the week and I liked that the character was helping people by talking.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I like all my patients and if they are showing up then I am showing up for them.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
That therapy is about them.
What inspires you?
People inspire me with how resilient they are.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
I hope we will have settled on some goals.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Start to build trust and that they know this is a safe space for them.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
That I will meet them where they are and together we'll make a plan to move forward.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I lift weights and box and love going to concerts/sporting events and spending time with friends and family.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 30 years
- Graduating institute
- University of Pittsburgh
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
