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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Monica
Monica Brighindi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Monica sees people who are dealing with workplace strain, social anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She offers sessions in English and Spanish.
Monica helps people work on self-love and clearer communication. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders and anxiety. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with attention to what a client can try between meetings.
Her work often includes pacing for panic attacks, strategies for managing intrusive memories, and steps to rebuild routines after a major life change. She also supports people who feel isolated or unsure about life purpose, helping them find concrete next steps. Monica describes her approach as culturally responsive and inclusive, and she notes experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Clients can expect straightforward goals and check-ins about progress. She frames therapy as a process of identifying patterns, testing small changes, and measuring what helps. Monica balances short-term coping skills with deeper work on underlying beliefs and relationship patterns.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish and take into account each person's cultural background. People interested in working with her are asked to confirm session formats when they book, since options should be checked directly before scheduling.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Monica works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on measurable changes. One common approach is skills-based work for anxiety and panic - clients learn specific breathing, grounding, and exposure strategies to reduce avoidance and regain control. This helps where panic attacks and social anxiety limit day-to-day activities.Another common focus is trauma-informed methods that help process difficult memories and reduce their impact on current life. That work typically involves pacing, stabilization exercises, and gradual steps to confront distressing material in a managed way.
Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the process. Monica will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. She checks progress and adjusts methods over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday or to maintain steady weekly appointments. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling more flexible while keeping the focus on the same therapeutic goals as in-person care.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like workplace issues and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a collaborative, practical way, combining short-term coping skills with deeper work on patterns and beliefs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.