Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Trauma and PTSD and 3 more.
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
Hi, I’m Monica Reza, LCSW. I’m a therapist born and raised in Southern California, and my own life experiences and Mexican background have played a big role in why I chose this work. For over eight years, I’ve worked with people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, and more complex mental health challenges. My style is warm, direct, and practical. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be honest, learn useful skills, and better understand yourself without feeling judged. I often focus on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, relationships, and building a stronger sense of self-worth, while pulling from approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic, and solution-focused therapy. Sessions are primarily offered by video.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and better understand what brings you to therapy. We’ll review any assessments or screeners you completed, talk about the symptoms or concerns you’ve been experiencing, how often they’re showing up, and gather any additional information that can help me understand the bigger picture. We’ll also talk about what you’re hoping to get out of therapy and begin identifying goals we can work toward together. I’ll explain a little more about my approach, answer any questions you have, and make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to scheduling and expectations. I also believe it’s important for you to get a sense of whether I feel like the right therapist for you. The therapeutic relationship matters. If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, that’s okay. We can use that time to better understand what you’re looking for, narrow down what may be most helpful, and explore options for connecting you with another provider who may be a better match.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based interventions that are tailored to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy will assist in teaching you to be present, regulate your emotions, build and connect with people and skills to decrease stress. Somatic Therapy will connect the mind and body and Solution Focus Therapy to identify solutions to current stressors. ACT focuses on acceptance and psychological flexibility.
I bring a warm, honest, and direct approach to therapy. I’m a strong listener and stay open and curious, because I believe each person is the expert on their own life. My role isn’t to tell you how you should feel or live, but to help you better understand yourself and find what works for you. I also take a whole-person approach, recognizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I draw from research-based therapies while adapting them to the individual, rather than using the same approach with everyone. My experience working with people from many different backgrounds has taught me the importance of meeting people where they are and creating a space where they can feel supported, challenged, and comfortable being themselves.
I work well with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, especially people from marginalized communities and communities of color, including Black, Latino, Native, Asian, and multiracial clients. I welcome clients of all genders and value creating a space where culture, identity, family, and life experiences can be part of the conversation. The clients I tend to work best with are people who are ready to be honest with themselves, open to feedback, and willing to look at patterns that may be keeping them stuck. You do not have to have everything figured out, but a willingness to grow is important. Together, we can work on both short term and long term goals, such as managing emotions, improving relationships, building self-worth, setting boundaries, changing unhelpful patterns, and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you want to be.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Washington
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence BlueShield of Washington
Regence Group Administrators
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
2 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2026
Even though we only had an intake session (that ran way too long), I was able to see some of her character as a counselor. She's warm and wants to work on your trauma with you. After a back and forth in DMs about our session and potential treatment going forward, she was able to be honest in communicating that I would find better help in another professional and recommended someone I've stuck with thus far (which is rare).
July 18, 2025
Monica has been helpful in giving me confidence by giving me solutions to work through bouts of doubt in myself and anxiety.