Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Coping Skills

Online in California

9 years in practice

Ages served: 18-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Monica accepts 30 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Carelon

Compsych

First Health Network

Humana Medicare Advantage

Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA

Imperial Health Plan of California

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare CA

Multi Plan PHCS

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California

Scripps Health Plan

Sharp Health Plan

Sutter Health Plan

Sutter Senior Care

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Ventura County Health Care Plan

Western Health Advantage

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Monica

Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help high performers manage anxiety and avoid burnout. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance.

We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness and somatic movement to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.

Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back.Let's work together!

"As one who experienced difficulty with managing my mental health, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by life circumstances and how learning new skills can empower us."

Get to know Monica

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

experiencing my own mental health and receiving the care i need from a trusted therapist led me to seek this profession and help improve others' lives.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

it is not linear

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

openness perspective and a listening ear to building a treatment plan

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

leading with grace and understanding and openness

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I get to know the client and collaborate in treatment plan to fit the needs of each client, taking into consideration background, cultural, and exploring.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Coping Skills, Grief, School Issues, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Life Transition, LGBTQIA+, Military / Veteran

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)