Monica Cothran, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Monica!

I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationship issues, life transitions, and parenting concerns. My goal is to help you make meaningful progress toward what matters most to you in a supportive, collaborative space.

My focus

I help clients clarify what they want to accomplish or discover about themselves, then develop attainable goals together. We focus on building skills to navigate transitions, strengthen self-worth, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.

My approach

I tailor my approach to your unique needs, primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Therapy. These methods allow me to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where you feel safe to explore and grow.

My communication style

I communicate with empathy, actively listening while clearly expressing thoughts and maintaining respectful boundaries. This balance fosters a strong therapeutic connection and encourages open, honest dialogue throughout our work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

My own therapy experience showed me how powerful and enlightening this work can be. I learned so much about myself and witnessed positive change firsthand. What drives me now is seeing my clients succeed and make progress toward their own goals.

My goals for you

We work together to define what you want to accomplish. This starts by building trust and getting comfortable with therapy. Over time, we'll collaborate to set meaningful goals and track your progress along the way.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently and what you're hoping to work on. This session is about building an initial connection and helping me understand where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Gottman Method

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Monica Cothran