Monica Villar

Monica Villar accepts Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Monica Villar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Monica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Monica’s California license number is 116583, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Monica Villar has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Monica’s education and training include 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. Over that time, Monica has worked closely with BIPOC, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+.

Monica Villar works with BIPOC, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), among other areas. These are the areas where Monica spends most of their clinical time. Monica also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Monica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Monica Villar draws on 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, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Monica’s style is authentic, creative, engaging, exploratory, and mindful. In Monica’s words: “My work blends somatic practices, relational and attachment-based insights, and evidence-informed methods to promote mind–body healing, resilience, and integrated well-being.”

Monica Villar (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Monica identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Monica provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Monica Villar offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4946 East Yale Avenue in Fresno. Monica is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Monica Villar is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Monica will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Monica’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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