- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical coping skills
- 15 years experience
About Monica
Monica Montoya is a licensed professional counselor in California who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and mood struggles. Monica is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings 15 years of experience to her work.
She aims to create an open space where clients can talk without feeling judged. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Monica encourages small changes that build toward clearer thinking and steadier mood.
Monica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to each person’s situation. She pays attention to body image, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and panic disorder and panic attacks when they come up. The focus is on what feels most useful in day-to-day life.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for each person’s goals and helps set realistic steps. Many people come to work on coping skills, better habits, or clearer boundaries.
Monica’s bilingual ability supports Spanish-speaking clients. She practices in California and brings a practical approach shaped by years of professional experience. To begin, people typically complete an intake process and set goals together.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and related concerns. One approach focuses on learning practical coping skills to manage intense feelings and panic symptoms; sessions often teach short exercises and step-by-step strategies people can practice between meetings. Another common element emphasizes improving how people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen stress or mood, helping with issues like social anxiety, low self-esteem, and body image.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica works with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. She aims to match techniques to a person's daily life and preferences rather than applying a single method to everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a bilingual clinician who works in California without changing their routine, while still focusing on practical tools for stress, panic, and mood management.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Monica helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, binge eating concerns, anger, and self-esteem. She also focuses on body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic disorder and panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She creates an open space for people to share thoughts and then works on small, useful steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mood and stress concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in California as a CA LPCC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.