Licensed to practice in California and accepts 35 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Monika Barta
New to Grow
About me
I provide virtual therapy using an integrated, whole-person approach that focuses not only on navigating difficult periods, but also on maintaining progress, building resilience, and supporting long-term mental wellness. Therapy can be both restorative and preventative, and I work with clients across all stages of that process. I treat a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, personality-related patterns, and life transitions. My clinical background includes experience with higher-acuity and complex cases—such as forensic populations, individuals in psychiatric settings, and those managing co-occurring mental and medical conditions. While my current practice is fully virtual, I am comfortable addressing difficult or sensitive topics and provide a space where clients can speak openly without hesitation. My approach is direct, engaged, and collaborative. I prioritize building strong, trusting relationships and creating a setting where clients feel understood and supported. I recognize that progress is not always linear and work consistently with clients through both setbacks and growth. I am multilingual and can provide therapy in English, Lithuanian, and conversational Hungarian languages.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get a sense of whether we’re a good fit. The therapeutic relationship is important, and I want you to feel comfortable, understood, and able to be open. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, your goals, and any relevant background, but there’s no pressure to share everything at once. You can move at your own pace. I’ll also explain how I work and answer any questions you may have. If for any reason I feel I’m not the best fit for your needs, I’m happy to help connect you with someone who is. My goal is to make sure you receive the right support.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a direct, authentic, and highly engaged approach to therapy. Clients often appreciate that I am both supportive and straightforward—I don’t shy away from difficult conversations, and I help you address challenges in a practical, action-oriented way. I work efficiently and intentionally, helping clients gain insight while also building real-world strategies they can apply outside of sessions.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with adults and older adults who are open, motivated, and ready to actively engage in the therapeutic process. I provide individual and couples therapy for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, OCD, PTSD, and personality-related patterns, as well as family conflicts and life transitions. I am comfortable working with complex and high-acuity cases and take a direct, collaborative approach to help clients make meaningful, lasting change.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Older Adults
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $250 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that maintain distress. My approach is structured and goal-oriented, focusing on building practical skills clients can apply in daily life to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and increase functioning.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help clients build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to values-based actions. I integrate mindfulness and behavioral strategies to help clients move toward a more meaningful and aligned life, even in the presence of distress.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to help clients build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. My approach focuses on practical tools to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve relationships.
Attachment-based
I use an attachment-based approach to explore how early relationship patterns shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I help clients develop more secure ways of relating to themselves and others, improving emotional regulation and connection.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I use ERP to help clients gradually face feared thoughts and situations while reducing compulsive behaviors. My approach is structured and collaborative, focusing on building tolerance to anxiety and breaking the cycle that maintains OCD symptoms.