- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace issues
- English and Spanish
About Monica
Monica Brighindi is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on work and well-being. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those facing depression, trauma, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she emphasizes a respectful, inclusive approach for diverse backgrounds.
Monica guides clients toward greater self-love and clearer communication. She listens for practical patterns that keep problems stuck and works with each person to try new ways of coping. Her tone is collaborative and empowering rather than punitive or directive.
In therapy she addresses workplace issues and social anxiety by breaking down overwhelming situations into manageable steps. For mood disorders and panic she helps people learn skills to reduce symptoms and regain daily functioning. She also helps with isolation, relationship communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. Monica aims to build resilience and strengthen connections people have with themselves and others. She combines attention to emotional experience with real-world tools clients can use between sessions.
Monica has six years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California. Clients who prefer sessions in Spanish can be accommodated. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based techniques guide online work and wellbeing care
Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. One common approach focuses on skills training to manage anxiety and panic attacks - teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance. Another approach helps with mood and depression by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to lift daily mood and energy.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Monica works together with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking progress and shifting focus if a method isn’t helping.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the currently offered formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let people avoid travel time and attend from a quieter spot. Licensed professionals often adapt traditional methods so they work well at a distance and help people build skills that carry into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Monica help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, social anxiety, panic, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and empowering. She works in a practical way, helping people learn skills and try new strategies between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist. That experience informs her focus on communication, resilience, and emotional regulation.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.