{"id":668,"date":"2026-02-18T03:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mosaicwholenesscenter.com\/?post_type=team&#038;p=668"},"modified":"2026-06-12T07:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:26:25","slug":"monica-carrasco","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/mosaicwholenesscenter.com\/es\/our-team\/monica-carrasco\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00f3nica Carrasco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Monica Carrasco, MSW, LCSW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Monica Carrasco is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Mosaic Wholeness Center in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, bringing more than five years of clinical experience to individuals, couples, children, and adolescents who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the quiet weight of relational stress.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who She Helps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Monica works across a wide range of presentations and stages of life, and that breadth reflects an intentional choice: she believes healing is not one-size-fits-all, and she has built her clinical toolkit to meet people wherever they are. Whether you are an individual trying to make sense of your own patterns, a couple working to rebuild something that has frayed, or a young person who needs a steady, caring presence, Monica shows up with the same grounded warmth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">She specializes in working with:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Couples working to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, or repair relational ruptures<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioral difficulties<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Adults navigating major life transitions and identity shifts<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Clients who want faith and spirituality integrated into their therapeutic process<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spanish-speaking and bilingual clients seeking culturally responsive care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>How She Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Monica&#8217;s approach is collaborative, client-centered, and genuinely curious. She draws from mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and person-centered therapy, selecting what fits each person rather than applying a fixed formula. For clients who desire it, she integrates faith-based perspectives and spiritual truths into the work, recognizing that spirituality can be a powerful source of grounding and resilience. For those for whom faith is not central, she brings the same openness and respect, meeting each person exactly where they are.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Why This Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Monica is drawn to this work because she believes every person carries more capacity for growth than they can currently see, and that the right therapeutic relationship can help them access it. That conviction shows up not only in her sessions with clients but also in the supervision she provides to emerging clinicians. She invests in the next generation of social workers with the same warmth and intentionality she brings to her clinical work, helping them develop their own voice and confidence as they grow into the practitioners they are becoming. She recently extended that same investment to youth leadership at her local church, walking alongside young people as they explore faith and learn to apply it in their everyday lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Education and Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">MSW, Aurora University<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">BSW, Carthage College<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Illinois<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Clinical supervisor for licensure-track clinicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>A Little More About Monica<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Outside of sessions, Monica stays active at the gym, spends time in scripture and prayer, and finds restoration in connection with family and friends. Her faith is not a compartment in her life; it is woven into everything she does, including how she shows up for her clients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Ready to Take the First Step?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you are looking for a therapist who will take you seriously and walk alongside you with genuine care, Monica would love to connect. 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