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Monica O'Grady

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

21 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New Jersey

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Monica

All of us, at one time or another, can struggle with life’s challenges. Sometimes we need a little help, guidance, or skills to overcome these obstacles. I believe in the importance of allowing others the space to tell their story, within a safe, calm, compassionate environment. As we all are different no single approach is right for everyone, therefore my practice method is integrative, evidenced-based practices, tempered with some creativity. I favor a combination of therapeutic approaches including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy.

My practice method is integrative, evidenced-based practices, tempered with some creativity.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Creative
  • Empowering
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love to garden, create art, read, walk in nature, and travel. I also love to spend time with my family.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#37PC00332600 • New Jersey • LPC

Education

MA - Art Psychotherapy, University of London, England

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Monica O'Grady accepts Independence Blue Cross, Prime Health, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Monica O'Grady is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Monica is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Monica’s New Jersey license number is 37PC00332600, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Monica O'Grady has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Monica’s education and training include MA - Art Psychotherapy, University of London, England. Over that time, Monica has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Monica is part of that group.

Monica O'Grady works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Monica spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Monica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Monica O'Grady draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Monica’s style is authentic, creative, empowering, open-minded, and warm. In Monica’s words: “My practice method is integrative, evidenced-based practices, tempered with some creativity.”

Monica O'Grady (she/her) offers therapy in English. Monica identifies as White.

Monica O'Grady offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Monica is licensed in New Jersey, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Monica O'Grady is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Monica will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Monica’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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