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Monica VillarLMFT

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I’m an integrative therapist working from a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed perspective that honors the connection between mind, body, and lived experience. I offer a transparent and collaborative approach, supporting clients in developing self-awareness, understanding their nervous system patterns, and reconnecting with a sense of balance and wholeness. My work blends somatic practices, relational and attachment-based insights, and evidence-informed methods to promote mind–body healing, resilience, and integrated well-being.

About Monica

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket)

Communication Style

Authentic, Creative, Engaging, Exploratory, Mindful

Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Latine Community (COE), Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, LGBTQ+ (COE), Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

6+

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My work blends somatic practices, relational and attachment-based insights, and evidence-informed methods to promote mind–body healing, resilience, and integrated well-being.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) Psychedelic Facilitation Certificate Program (2024-2025) M.S. Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy CSU, Fresno 2011 Pupil Personnel Services Credential K-12 School Counseling CSU, Fresno 2011

Interests

I’m interested in research on the spectrum of mental imagery and how it affects memory, perceptions, and our sense of self. I also enjoy being in nature and gardening as a way to cultivate mindfulness and connection.

License details

Monica Villar,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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