Monica Blandford

(she/her)

LMFT, 5 years of experience
Warm
Direct
Open-minded

My name is Monica, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #146445. I believe that each person has their own unique journey and I believe that it is important to use an individualized approach to help clients. I work to develop positive relationships with my clients with a foundation of both trust and honesty. I have worked with individuals, families, and children. Some of the most common challenges I have helped clients address are stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and addiction. I have worked with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults. I have a Bachelor in Psychology from Columbia College. In 2014, I graduated from Alaska Pacific University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I have worked in a variety of settings including Residential, Substance Abuse, Community Care with children and families in Foster Care/Probation and Private Practice. I am also a STOP Certified Group Facilitator for Batterers Intervention Program with Probation.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help us collaborate to create goals, and a plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have worked with a variety of clients throughout my career. I feel this makes me very versatile as a therapist. Also, I try to meet my clients where they are at and get on their level.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I tailor my approach towards my clients needs, no agenda. It's my goal to help you reach your goals.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Addiction

Anger Management

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Location

Offers in-person in 4555 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, Unit J

Virtual

My treatment methods

Eclectic

I integrate a variety of models into my treatment methods in order to meet clients needs.

, 22 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

March 18, 2026

Leaving our first session I feel optimistic about our future talks! She was friendly and understanding, letting me open up easily.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Monica

December 16, 2025

I felt an immediate connection with Monica and I noticed that I felt safe with her bc the tears of relief started flowing almost right away. I'm glad we met.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Monica

April 28, 2025

I have had the best experience with Monica. She listened to me and helps me make sense of things. I appreciate her honesty and sincerity so much. A million times over one of the best experiences of my life.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 20 with Monica