Monica Lopez Garcia

Hi there! I'm Monica, a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. 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, sadness, depression, life transitions, loss, grief, and low self-esteem. My passion is working with young adults especially with women on their emotional wellness, empowering them to prioritize their values, goals, and their happiness. My therapeutic strengths are rooted in over 30 years of experience extensively working with various types of people from all walks of life, and in a variety of 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.

I strive to provide a judgement-free, safe, and authentic space for each of my clients. The power of change comes from within and through our sessions together, you will gain the awareness to create meaningful change in your life. Whether it’s building self-esteem, coping with a loss, managing 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.