Hi, I’m Monica.
I’m a therapist who believes that meaningful change happens when you feel both understood and empowered to do things differently.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and the challenges that can come with feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe therapy should be more than a place to talk about what’s difficult. It should also be a space where you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, recognize the patterns contributing to your struggles, and build practical skills that translate into your everyday life.
In my work with OCD and anxiety, I help clients navigate intrusive thoughts, uncertainty, compulsive behaviors, and avoidance through approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). In my work with eating disorders and disordered eating, I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Together, we explore the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and eating behaviors while working to challenge rigid food rules, navigate difficult emotions, reduce shame, and develop a more flexible, compassionate relationship with food and your body.
While I bring clinical knowledge and experience into our work, I also recognize that you are the expert on your own life. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that feels genuine, supportive, and free of judgment, while also gently challenging you to move beyond the patterns keeping you stuck.
My goal isn’t to help you eliminate every uncomfortable thought or feeling. It’s to help you develop the confidence, flexibility, and tools to navigate life’s challenges without allowing fear, anxiety, or uncertainty to dictate your choices.
Therapy isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about creating the freedom to live more fully as yourself.
Guiding Principles
+Compassion without judgment
Therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are, without feeling pressured to have everything figured out.
+Growth through meaningful action
Insight is valuable, but lasting change often comes from practicing new ways of responding to difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
+Confidence in uncertainty
You don’t need to feel completely certain, comfortable, or in control to move toward a life that feels meaningful.
