- Stress and anxiety
- Eating and body image
- Spanish and English
About Monica
Monica Montoya is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 15 years of professional experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and describes a focus on stress, anxiety, binge eating, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Monica frames her work as practical and person-centered and encourages people to take the first step when they feel stuck.
She aims to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. In sessions she listens and asks concrete questions to help people map what matters now. Her approach emphasizes learning skills to manage strong emotions and interrupt unhelpful patterns that get in the way of everyday life.
Monica often helps people work through body image concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She also supports those facing mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions include practical strategies and problem-solving alongside time to reflect on values and next steps.
Because she speaks Spanish and English, Monica can hold conversations in either language. Her practice draws on her bicultural background to better understand cultural pressures around food, image, and achievement. People who come to her often want clearer direction after a change in work, relationship, or health.
To begin she invites a straightforward first step: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the approach fits your needs.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions connect
Monica works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and clearer day-to-day functioning. One common approach emphasizes learning emotion regulation skills to reduce intense reactions like anger or panic; this involves identifying triggers, practicing calming responses, and building routines that lower stress. Another common technique focuses on changing unhelpful eating and body image patterns by tracking behaviors, testing small changes, and building alternative coping strategies that replace bingeing or avoidance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Monica collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews options together and adjusts methods as progress is observed, so the plan stays relevant and achievable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for talking through feelings on camera, while others work well for quick updates by audio. Ask about specific formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so the session style matches your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, eating issues, anger, self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a practical, person-centered style that combines skill-building and reflective conversation. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning coping strategies, and clarifying next steps.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 15 years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience includes supporting those with binge eating, panic, and social anxiety.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she is licensed in California.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.