Monica Montoya , LPCC

Monica Montoya is a California licensed therapist with more than 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and challenges related to eating and body image. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC - she combines professional training with practical skills to help clients build motivation, manage anger, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence.

Monica brings a bicultural perspective to her work and provides therapy in both English and Spanish. Her practice focuses on evidence-based techniques to address issues such as binge eating disorder, panic and social anxiety, feelings of isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She also works with clients around communication problems, guilt and shame, and a range of mood disorders.

Monica creates an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and experiment with new ways of coping. She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy and practical support. Monica partners with clients to set goals and develop manageable strategies that fit their lives and values.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Monica uses focused, evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to help people change unhelpful patterns and build practical skills. One approach emphasizes identifying and reframing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, helping clients regain a sense of control and clarity. Another approach centers on skill-building for emotional regulation and coping, offering concrete strategies to manage stress, anger, and urges related to disordered eating.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Monica works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the client rather than forcing the client to fit the plan.

Online therapy with Monica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or other responsibilities and allow therapy to continue when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals can effectively support progress through these remote formats while tailoring work to individual circumstances.