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Monica Murillo

Therapist(she/her/her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a marriage and family therapist, I use a compassionate, flexible approach that blends CBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method to help individuals and couples strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and enhance overall well-being. Whether you’re healing from trauma, managing anxiety, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again, I’m here to guide you. Therapy is more than healing, it’s about growth, connection, and rediscovering what truly matters. Taking the first step can feel challenging, but it’s a brave and meaningful move toward lasting, positive change.”

My approach to therapy

Trauma-Informed Therapy and Relationship Support for Emotional Healing

I am dedicated to helping individuals manage stress, process difficult emotions, navigate life changes, and heal from past trauma. Specializing in trauma-informed care and relationship-focused therapy, I support those struggling with feelings of hopelessness, shame, or guilt, often arising from challenging or unhealthy relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore emotions, build coping skills, and begin a meaningful journey toward healing, self-awareness, and more fulfilling connections.

What you can expect from me

Empowering You on Your Healing Journey, One Step at a Time

Whether you’re facing emotional challenges, healing from trauma, or navigating relationship difficulties, every therapy session is an opportunity for growth. My goal is to help clients feel supported, heard, and empowered as they take meaningful steps toward healing. Through trauma-informed therapy and personalized guidance, clients gain insight, practical coping skills, and tools to manage daily stressors and emotional struggles.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Energetic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MS, MFT at California Baptist University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish