I am a multi-lingual therapist (English and Spanish.) I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting difficulties, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, domestic violence, and much more. I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals. I am passionate about working with families and minorities. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and I received my Masters of Science in Marital and Family Therapy. I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and I am also a certified in Parent Child CARE (PC CARE.) Therapy is a process which can be confusing, intimidating, and triggering. The therapy process takes time. However, it is possible to resolve issues that arise from trauma and other root sources via professional help. I bring genuineness and balance to each therapy session to explore the root cause of the ongoing turmoil in your life. I will provide a sympathetic environment to aid you in feeling comfortable in this process. My approach to therapy is varied. I believe that there is no single approach that fits all. I work collaboratively with my clients to find what works best for them in their healing and growth process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 52429
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Monica is great very knowledgeable about child development and I’m very happy working with her, thanks!
Written on Dec 20, 2020 after therapy with Monica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Monica has helped me tremendously in just a few months. She is supportive and an amazing listener. She gives you space to dig deep into your own thoughts and behavior to develop your own insight while providing her own valuable and expert insight when necessary. I'm so grateful for the support I have from Monica!
Written on Dec 18, 2020 after therapy with Monica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem