- Stress and anger
- Binge eating support
- English and Spanish
About Monica
Monica Montoya is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 15 years of experience. She is bicultural and bilingual in English and Spanish. Monica helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, binge eating, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.
She focuses on practical conversations and clear steps. Sessions look at how thoughts, feelings, and everyday habits keep problems going. Monica offers straightforward feedback and helps people notice what triggers anger or binge behaviors so they can try different responses.
Monica also explores body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She uses talking and simple exercises to build awareness and small changes people can practice between sessions. The approach aims to reduce panic attacks, ease social anxiety, and improve mood over time.
Her bilingual background can help Spanish speakers explain experiences in the language they prefer. Monica invites people to speak about what matters most to them and sets clear goals for therapy work. The focus is on practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
To start, she asks people to name the most pressing problem and what they hope to change. That helps shape session work and homework so each meeting feels purposeful and relevant to daily life.
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building. One common approach focuses on recognizing triggers and changing behavioral responses; this helps people who lose their temper or repeatedly react in the same way. Another approach teaches short in-session exercises and between-session practice to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and binge urges by breaking patterns into manageable steps.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Monica treats the first few sessions as a collaborative period to identify what fits each person’s goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust strategies based on how someone responds, so therapy stays focused on real-life problems and small measurable changes.
Confirm what session formats she offers before booking. When available, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time that might otherwise block progress. Many people find that remote meetings let them try techniques in the moment and then practice them in daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, binge eating, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related concerns such as body image and communication problems.
How would you describe her approach and style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying triggers, building awareness, and practicing small behavioral changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LPCC and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.