Monica Villar, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Monica is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Monica is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Monica
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
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.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment 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
Licenses
Monica Villar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487083929.
- LMFT · California · 116583 · Renews November 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Monica Villar offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Monica Villar works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Monica Villar speak?
Monica Villar speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Monica Villar have?
Monica Villar has 7 years of experience.
Where is Monica Villar licensed to practice?
Monica Villar is licensed to practice in California.
Does Monica Villar accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Monica Villar accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Monica Villar accept insurance?
Yes, Monica Villar accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Monica Villar accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Monica Villar does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Monica Villar offer?
Monica Villar offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Monica Villar?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.