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Monica Saenz
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Supervised by Kathy Giovas, LCSW-S
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A Stronger Sense of Belonging
Monica Saenz is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at WellMind who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related concerns. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
MY APPROACH
Thoughtful, Individualized Care
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based strategies, anger management, and other trauma-informed modalities. Monica has received specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), personally trained by Dr. Temperance Cervantes, and is also trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) with Alexander Technique–informed somatic interweaves. These approaches support nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and increased mind–body awareness when clinically appropriate.
More About My Approach
Monica takes a person-centered approach, helping clients identify internal strengths and external resources that support healing, resilience, and a stronger sense of self and belonging. She has experience working with immigrant communities, adolescents ages 13–17, and women who have survived domestic or sexual abuse, and she values therapy as a collaborative process rooted in self-awareness, growth, and empowerment.
AREAS OF FOCUS
How I Can Help
- Teens & Adults
- Anxiety, Depression & Grief
- Trauma & PTSD
- Abuse & Life Transitions
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Education & Qualifications
Education
Monica earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio, Texas.
Clinical Experience & Training
She has extensive experience supporting women who have experienced abuse and loss, as well as adolescents facing emotional, relational, and life-transition challenges. Her background includes work with complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety across a variety of settings.
Clinical Supervision
Monica is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), currently pursuing her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential under the supervision of Kathy Giovas, LCSW-S.
GETTING STARTED
Begin Your Care With WellMind
Interested in working with Monica? Our intake team will help you get started, review your needs, and guide you through the scheduling process. Appointments are coordinated based on clinical fit and availability.
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