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- Stress and anxiety
- Binge eating support
- English and Spanish
About Monica
LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in California with 15 years of experience, Monica Montoya helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a bicultural perspective to sessions.
Monica focuses on practical work in session. She listens to current problems and helps people name patterns that make things harder. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small steps that can be practiced between meetings.
Her practice includes attention to body image, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Monica also supports people facing mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety. She describes her methods as evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to match methods to client needs.
Clients can expect a straightforward conversation about what is causing distress and what can be changed. Monica offers guidance on coping skills for overwhelming moments, ways to manage urges around eating, and tools to handle anger and worry. She also helps people work on confidence and communication skills.
Monica’s bicultural background informs how she talks about identity, family expectations, and cultural stressors. She speaks both English and Spanish during sessions as needed. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location, so people are encouraged to confirm details when they schedule.
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How Monica uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Monica references evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the basis of her work. One common approach is focused skill teaching for anxiety and panic - sessions break down what triggers worry, introduce breathing and grounding tools, and practice brief strategies to reduce panic symptoms. This approach helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and daily worry.Another typical strand of work addresses disordered eating and body image through behavioral strategies and self-monitoring. That involves tracking patterns around urges, identifying triggers, and practicing alternative responses to reduce binge episodes and improve relationship to food and body image.
Choosing the right method is collaborative. Monica will discuss options and try approaches that fit a person’s goals and comfort. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is working and what is not.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or school commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or reduce travel time on busy days. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help people keep consistent progress.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works toward clear goals. Sessions focus on practical skills and small steps that can be tried between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience. That timeframe reflects work in clinical settings and ongoing practice in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she see clients outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies with location, so confirm pricing when scheduling.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.