Mona Bartram, LCSW

Mona Bartram is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports individuals facing grief, relationship strain, family conflict, and the stress that comes with life changes. Mona focuses on practical, doable steps that fit into a busy life and honors the strengths each person already has.

She believes people are experts in their own stories and builds on what is already working. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at clear goals. Mona listens closely, helps people name patterns, and practices small strategies together to reduce overwhelm and improve daily coping.

Over two decades of work give her a wide base of experience with mood concerns such as depression and low self-esteem. She has also worked with trauma and abuse, sleep problems, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment. That background informs how she tailors support to each person’s needs.

Mona uses a mix of therapy methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and a client-centered approach. These methods guide conversations and exercises rather than dictate them. The aim is to find what helps someone feel steadier and more in control.

Practical matters such as scheduling follow a brief online questionnaire and the platform’s booking steps. Costs vary by location and availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Mona’s Approaches Fit Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without letting them dictate actions. It focuses on values, small committed steps, and learning to live a life that matters even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can ease anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on making sense of emotions in relationships and improving how people connect and repair misunderstandings.

Finding the right method is a team effort. Mona works with clients to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan as needed. She draws from ACT, CBT, EFT, DBT, and a client-centered stance so the work matches each person’s needs and pace.

Confirm current session formats before booking since they are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the settings where daily stress happens. The focus is on practical tools, emotion work, and step-by-step progress that fit into everyday life.