Monica Valdez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Monica!

Welcome, I am pleased to meet you, and I am so happy you are here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Coun with experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, relationship concerns, substance use, grief, and life challenges.

My focus

Empowerment through healing from trauma, recovery, and building pathways to lasting change. Together, we’ll honor your experiences and uplift your strengths, build coping skills, and create a personalized plan for growth that feels hopeful and provides you a sense of peace.

My approach

My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and strengths-based, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and work toward a meaningful change. I will assist you through your journey as we collaborate on a unique plan to achieve your goals. I will empower you as you build effective coping skills.

My communication style

I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will give you opportunities to reflect on your experiences with you as an empathetic partner. If we’re working through something challenging, you can expect me to be calm and patient.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into therapy began with a desire to help others just as I was helped myself. I help others find strength through life’s challenges. I feel honored to be a part of others' journey of growth, healing, desired change, and a fulfilled life.

My goals for you

I believe therapy is a partnership, and you allow me to be a part of your journey. Together, we’ll set goals that are important to you—it can be anything you would like to work on, relationships, building self-esteem, feeling more hopeful and confident in pursuing personal growth that you believe would change the quality of your life.

Our first session

In our first session, it will be a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. It’s normal to feel apprehensive and have some nervousness, but we will work through it together. Together, we can explore what you would like to achieve in our time together.

Hi there, I'm Monica!

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