Monica Montoya

Monica Montoya accepts Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. 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 Montoya is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Monica is licensed to practice in Washington and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Monica’s California license number is 13479, 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 Montoya has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Monica’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of San Diego. Over that time, Monica has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Monica is part of that group.

Monica Montoya works with BIPOC, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Latine Community and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Self-Harm, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Monica spends most of their clinical time. 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 Montoya draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Monica’s style is action-oriented, affirming, engaging, exploratory, and warm. In Monica’s words: “Together, we’ll explore what brought you to therapy and how I can support you.”

Monica Montoya (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Monica identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Monica Montoya offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Monica is licensed in Washington and California, and you need to be located in one of those states 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 Montoya 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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