Monica Lopez Garcia, M.A., LMFT, C-CATP

Hi there! I'm Monica, a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my practice. I commend you for your courage to seek counseling and investing time in yourself! I specialize in working with individual adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, life changes, loss, and low self-worth.

My passion is working with clients, especially women, on their emotional wellness, empowering them to prioritize their values, goals, and their happiness. My therapeutic strengths are rooted in 30+ years of experience extensively working with various types of people from all walks of life, and in a variety of clinical settings. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while building a strong trustworthy connection.

Using a strengths-based perspective, I use a wide range of evidenced-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Humanistic, Person-Centered Therapy, & Positive Psychology to assist clients with making positive steps in improving their mental health and level of functioning. I work from a variety of approaches and match the style that will best fit your needs.

Whether it’s building self-esteem, coping with a loss, anxiety, or just trying to get through daily life, the goal is that you will walk away with more insight, a sense of empowerment, connection, coping skills, and hope from our sessions together!