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Monica Montoya
LPCC

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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In our first session, you can expect an environment that helps you “feel comfortable in the uncomfortable.” Starting therapy can feel daunting, and I’m here to listen mindfully and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore what brought you to therapy and how I can support you. Goal setting is collaborative—we’ll identify clear objectives, create a flexible roadmap, and adapt as needed while tracking progress along the way.

About Monica

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Engaging, Exploratory, Warm

Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Latine Community, Neurodivergence, Parents

Years of Experience

11+
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Together, we’ll explore what brought you to therapy and how I can support you.

License number

#13479

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, 2023 -Masters Degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling- University of San Diego, 2017 -Clinically trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E for eating disorders), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) -Clinical Trainings/Practicums- -University of California San Diego (UCSD)- Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR)- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Binge Eating Disorder (BED), 2013-2023 -UCSD- various research/clinical projects with adults, families, parents and children. 2013-2023 -HM Psychological Services- Private Practice-2021-2023 -Grow Through Life Counseling- Private Practice-2019-2021 -Southwestern College Psychological Wellness Center- 2017-2019 -Alvarado Parkway Institute (API)-Inpatient Program- 2016-2017

Interests

I truly and deeply enjoy engaging in arts and crafts, hiking, listening to music, and moving my body through Latin rhythms!

License details

Monica Montoya,
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
#13479 (exp March 2027)