About Monica
Monica Montoya helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 15 years of experience to her work. Monica aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and manageable for a worried parent or an overwhelmed individual.
She is licensed as an LPCC in California, and she uses that background to guide practical conversations about day-to-day struggles. Monica creates a calm space where people can say what they worry about and try out new ways of handling hard moments.
Background and approach
She focuses on clear steps you can use between sessions. Monica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address things like body image, binge eating behaviors, panic symptoms, social anxiety, and mood shifts. Her approach is direct but warm, helping people identify small changes that add up over time.
She helps clients sort through guilt, isolation, and communication problems so they can move toward clearer goals. When anger or panic shows up, Monica works with clients to name triggers and practice skills that reduce intensity. For low self-esteem and life-purpose questions she helps people reframe negative self-talk and test new behaviors.
Sessions tend to focus on what feels most urgent and what will fit into a busy life. Monica speaks Spanish and English and offers several ways to connect. She encourages people to take the first step and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling sessions.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and skill-focused. One approach helps people learn specific coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and regain confidence. Another approach targets eating concerns and body image by examining patterns of behavior and thought, then practicing small, doable changes to eating routines and self-talk.Choosing the right approach happens together. Monica will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what feels most helpful, then pick methods that match those needs. The work is collaborative and adjusted over time as progress and priorities shift.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and longer check-ins. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can fit quick updates, homework checks, or moments when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, school, or family tasks while keeping sessions consistent and focused.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
Also listed
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish