Helping Latinas across New York heal from burnout so they can thrive.

About Monica Polanco, LCSW

Heal from burnout, come home to yourself.

I’m an online, bilingual therapist in New York City who helps women go from standing in the shadows to kicking ass and taking names (metaphorically — crime doesn’t pay).

  • People pleasing and living in fear of “what they’ll think” is keeping you small.

  • Your new, powerful future starts with choosing yourself (if you just clutched your pearls, you’re ready).

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All your feelings are welcome in therapy, even the anger you may feel toward your family.

Could there be grief under that anger?

I’ll help you accept yourself exactly as you are — the first step toward change.

You’ll give yourself permission to have needs and explore your role within your family.

You’ll integrate the gifts of your Latina and American identities — (I say “salsa!” you say “spreadsheets!”).

You're here because you’re ready to thrive.

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  • We will take things one step at a time, so that you can find your footing, on your terms (on 1 or 2 — your choice).

  • We’ll explore cultural expectations and the origins of your guilt (hint: it didn’t start with you).

  • We’'ll tease apart which values are yours and which aren’t (sape gato!).

  • We might try guided visualizations, breathwork and always, compassionate listening.

How I work:

I use a culturally-informed approach.

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Therapy with me is…

  • You don’t have to hide your feelings. Come as you are.

    I’ll walk beside you, guiding you to healing stepping stones along the way.

  • I’ll create a treatment plan that considers your skills, goals and readiness for change.

    I’ll help you build awareness and self-compassion.

  • I’ll ask questions that inspire breakthroughs when you need them most.

    I’ll suggest activities outside of therapy that help you feel more energized, accomplished and proud of yourself.

Specializing in…

Therapy for Burnout

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Grief Therapy

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Terapia para el duelo

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My Training & Education

    • New York University, Master of Social Work

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License #084483

    • Certified Grief Educator: David Kessler, grief.com

    • The Lived Experience of Grieving.

    • Integrating Grief: A Strengths-Based Approach.

    • Gestalt Therapy

    • Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Older Adults

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Transform burnout into healing, connection and purpose.

Together, we’ll explore what you really desire and how you want to move forward (háblame de ti!).

You’ll embrace your identities and communicate who you really are to the people who matter most.

If you’re ready, I’d be honored to help you find your voice and live with intention — no te quedes con las ganas!

Click this link to schedule your free, 15-minute consultation.

Find your voice.

Start thriving.

Find your voice. Start thriving.