Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 24 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and 8 more.
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No matter how hard we try in life, inevitably we come across unpredictable waters. Sometimes riding the waves of life can be delightful and sometimes it can be soul crushing. Thus, I seek to help high functioning adults to "embrace uncertainty and live joyfully through the process." I hope to energize and empower you to become the best version of yourself, especially during times of adversity. I work with you to evaluate your life goals and to gain insight and clarity about factors that might influence your success. I personally have experienced the power of having someone offer support in both the good and bad times of uncertainty, and it would be an absolute honor to support you as you navigate your life!
I understand that many people might feel a little nervous during their first session. Thus, I do my best to make you feel comfortable. After I introduce myself and briefly go over basic housekeeping practices, I attempt to collaborate with you about what you would like to gain out of therapy. Together we identify goals that meet your needs that will hopefully be both therapeutic and empower you.
My personality typically comes across as bubbly and energetic. I naturally smile a lot. I also believe that laughter can be used therapeutically to reduce cortisol levels, and when appropriate I do incorporate it into sessions. Clients that tend to gravitate towards me typically are either individuals who 1) encounter anxiety 2) are navigating life changes or 3) are dealing with family or relationship concerns. I also have notable experience dealing with individuals that have been impacted by cancer, that identify as lgbtqia+, immigrants, and first generation Americans. I hope you will schedule an introductory meeting with me via the grow therapy platform. There we can address any further questions or concerns you may have.
Anxiety Family Issues (I only see individuals and do not provide couples or family counseling) Interpersonal issues Women Individuals Impacted by Cancer Immigrants First Generation Americans LGBTQIA+ (Queer) Vocational Counseling Spirituality
Cash - $155 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I have been using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques as a foundational practice pretty much since I started my mental health career back in 2006. I firmly believe that what and how we think can greatly impact our psychological well being.
Above all else in my therapeutic practice, I want you to feel seen, known, and understood. I want you to feel that you are a person of worth and that you can feel safe expressing your thoughts. This is, my opinion, why the Rogerian method is so powerful.
My training as a LMFT has equipped me to always think about an individual in the broader context of how they interact with others...especially in the context of a family system. While we are ultimately accountable for our own actions, I think at times it helps us to process how and why our lives are impacted by others so we can live more empowered lives in the future.
In my graduate school training, I learned that the neurological impact of one "negative" statement/event is equivalent to about 20 "positive" statements/events. Thus, I feel like it is so important to incorporate as much positivity in one's life as possible. One way to do this is by celebrating and highlighting a person's strengths.
6 ratings with written reviews
August 27, 2026
I've been going to Monica (on and off) for years, and she always helps me organize my thoughts in a helpful way. I feel safe talking about the hard stuff with her. I like how she makes time to call out what she thinks my strengths are, it makes me feel empowered, and I come out of our sessions with a path forward. She's super warm, empathetic, and smart. Going to our sessions feels like self care.
August 26, 2026
Monica is the total package in a therapist, while her solution oriented style and intelligent insights are stand out, she is also warm, authentic, funny, and direct. I find tremendous value in every session we have.
September 17, 2025
I honestly was randomly linked up with Monica, but I’m glad that’s the way it happened. I feel like we did not waste any time in our first session getting into what I’m looking for and how she can help. She keeps it real, adds humor, effectively listens, and asks very pointed questions. She was very kind taking time to get to know me a bit and giving me the opportunity to learn about her. Made it very comfortable. After my first session, I’m looking forward to my second one with Monica.