Dr. Monica Kelson
Experienced California psychologist focused on practical skills
CA Psychologist 13224 California
- Experience
- 33 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Monica
Dr. Monica Kelson brings 33 years of clinical practice as a licensed California psychologist (CA Psychologist 13224).
Background and approach
She has spent her career helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Her work emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional processing so clients can address immediate symptoms while building longer-term resilience.
Monica fosters a nonjudgmental environment that encourages honest expression of thoughts and feelings. She blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-focused perspectives, DBT skills, and EMDR when appropriate, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.
The process begins with a collaborative conversation to identify goals and choose approaches that feel right for the individual. Monica welcomes the courage it takes to seek help and offers steady guidance through change and recovery.
Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care
Dr. Kelson often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.She also incorporates attachment-based perspectives that explore how early and current relational patterns shape emotions and coping. This approach can help clients address trust, intimacy, and relational wounds that contribute to ongoing difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, set goals, and adjust methods over time so that treatment aligns with the client's preferences and progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue care across locations within the same region. These options allow clients to access consistent, skilled support while working with licensed professionals to address immediate concerns and longer-term goals.
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Experience
33+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English