LMFT, 9 years of experience
Hola! My name is Monica. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering culturally-sensitive and modern therapeutic care. As a bilingual, Hispanic therapist, I am pleased to welcome you in both English and Spanish (¡Bienvenidos!). Do you find yourself navigating the burdens of stress and overwhelm? Are you struggling to effectively manage daily stressors, or experiencing the persistent weight of anxiety, overthinking, and anxious thought patterns? I specialize in helping adults develop robust coping strategies and effectively manage the anxiety triggered by modern life. I understand that the emotional toll of day-to-day challenges can feel immense, but I believe that with the appropriate tools and support, managing these emotions becomes achievable. I am dedicated to cultivating a safe, therapeutic, and relaxed environment where you can explore your inner world comfortably. Recognizing that each client presents with unique struggles, difficulties, and therapeutic goals, I utilize an integrative, client-centered approach to ensure your care is both tailored and personalized to your specific needs. My commitment is to guide, support, and empower you throughout your journey. I meet you with an understanding of your current emotional state, employing a non-directive style that encourages self-discovery and allows you to find your own authentic path forward.
The first session is primarily dedicated to establishing a foundation for our work together. I approach this as an in-depth conversation, not an interrogation. You can expect me to provide a clear overview of confidentiality and the therapeutic process, ensuring you feel informed and secure. I'll then invite you to share what initially brings you to therapy, including your current symptoms, history, and goals. This is your time to share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. I'll ask clarifying questions about your background, relationships, and coping patterns to gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique circumstances. By the end of this session, we will collaboratively identify a few initial therapeutic goals and you'll have a clear sense of what our path forward will look like. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, validated, and hopeful about our journey together.
What truly defines my practice is my commitment to integration and personalization. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, I utilize an integrative, client-centered approach to craft a plan specifically for your unique goals and experiences. I specialize in helping adults manage and overcome the anxiety and overwhelm triggered by life, equipping you with robust, practical coping strategies to foster long-term resilience. As a bilingual, Hispanic therapist, I also ensure my care is culturally sensitive, making sure you feel deeply understood in a safe and relaxed environment. My ultimate goal is empowerment: I meet you where you are, using a non-directive style to guide and support you as you confidently discover your own path to well-being.
My ideal clients are often experiencing anxious thoughts, stress-related exhaustion, or the struggle to cope with the daily demands of life, yet possess a mindset ready for self-discovery and practical change. As an empathetic and client-centered provider, I prioritize creating a space where you feel truly heard and validated. As a bilingual, Hispanic therapist, I am also uniquely suited to support clients seeking a provider who understands and honors their cultural context while helping them achieve goals focused on establishing strong coping skills, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of peace and autonomy in their lives.
As an integrative therapist, I employ a flexible and tailored approach to meet your specific needs, drawing from a variety of well-researched, evidence-based practices. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model; instead, I carefully select and implement tools and techniques from modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness. By doing this, I ensure that the interventions we use are precisely aligned with your personal goals and current challenges, enabling us to work collaboratively and effectively toward meaningful change.