Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Women's Issues and 9 more.
(she/her)
Hi! My name is Monica. I look forward to meeting you and being a part of your journey to healing. My approach to counseling is to provide encouragement, positivity, and support to develop the tools, education, and strength necessary to move forward in life's biggest challenges. It is very important to me to understand challenges in an unbiased, non-judgmental, supportive, and empathetic way. I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2012. I graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor in Psychology and a minor in General Education. Then, I went on to receive a Dual Master's degree in counseling (Mental Health and School Counseling) from Webster University.
In our first session, we will begin with an introduction and answer any questions/concerns you may have regarding counseling. Then, we will discuss your current situation and challenges you may be facing. From this introductory session, this will help me develop a plan for us to continue to work through during follow-up sessions.
Through experience in Brief Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I strive to provide the tools and support clients need during some of life's most difficult situations. My top priority and strength as a counselor is to establish the most supportive, unbiased, and safest environment as possible. I feel this approach allows clients to dive deeper into the core of issues and be vulnerable and honest through their healing journey.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I strive to provide quality counseling to a variety of clients. I have a lot experience working in the areas of in-person private practice; group therapy; advocating for children through Guardian ad Litem; outpatient substance abuse counseling and DUI programs; and school counseling at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
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Cash - $80 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have found that combining techniques related to thinking and behavior has proven beneficial for a multitude of issues and concerns.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Moving directly to the "core" of an issue decreases stress and anxiety related to most difficulties that life creates.
13 ratings with written reviews
May 7, 2026
I really appreciated how she listened to my problems and when there were audio problems she found a way to figure out a solution. I will definitely see this therapist again. definitely see
April 10, 2026
Monica was able to give me some insight into what was going on with my situation. She also allowed me to share my experience and how it affected me. I appreciated her knowledge and her ability to help
March 30, 2026
I came to Monica looking for help in day to day stress, family conflict, and overall just facing all these issues I’ve been avoiding. I feel she has really allowed me to feel seen and heard, human, and warmly and gently helps me to overcome them. We’ve only done a few sessions and I already find myself making small steps towards all the topics we discuss on our sessions. 10/10 I’m excited for all the growth to come :)