Monica Choi
she/her
About
Monica
Hi, I'm Monica! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience and a commitment to providing compassionate care to clients of all ages and backgrounds in an affirming, inclusive, and safe space. My motivation as a therapist stems from a deeply-rooted appreciation for human connection and a passion for normalizing conversations about mental health. My approach is collaborative and grounded in gentle curiosity. I work alongside clients to deepen self-awareness, navigate challenges, make sense of their experiences, discover strengths, and create a fulfilling life that feels authentic to who they are.
Outside the therapy room, you'll often find me cooking, discovering new restaurants, traveling, and attending live music events. I identify as a proud, second-generation Korean-American, a caregiver, a dog mom to an energetic 3-year-old Aussiedoodle, a lifelong learner, a plant enthusiast, and a foodie at heart.
Monica
treats clients with
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Cultural or Racial Identity
Approaches
Monica
can use
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Monica
education and experience
- Intake Specialist I/II & Clinician at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Inglewood CA
- Clinician & School-Based Counseling Manager at Straight Talk Clinic, La Mirada CA
- Clinician & Group Facilitator at Casa Youth Shelter, Los Alamitos CA
- M.S. in Counseling at CSU Fullerton
- B.A. in Human Development with Academic Minor in Child Development at CSU Long Beach
- B.A in Family Life Education at CSU, Long Beach
Monica
license information