About Monica

Hi, I'm Monica, a Licensed Professional Counselor, eldest daughter, and proud first-gen Latina who grew up in a border town in Texas where therapy wasn't something people talked about. Like many of the women in my family, I learned early on how common it is to hold everything together on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside.

That lived experience is part of why I became a therapist.

I saw firsthand how stress, perfectionism, and the pressure to stay strong affect ambitious women especially first-gens. And I know how exhausting it feels to constantly achieve, yet never feel satisfied or "enough."

Who I Work With

I specialize in helping high-achieving women and first-gens navigate:

High-achieving anxiety
Perfectionism
Burnout
OCD
Self-doubt and comparison
The pressure to be "the strong one"

For years, I've provided evidence-based support to first-gen women, eldest daughters, and high achievers who navigate invisible emotional labor and internal pressure. My work focuses on women who juggle cultural expectations, perfectionism, and the pressure to succeed often without a roadmap or support.

How I Work

My therapy style is direct, collaborative, and deeply practical.

I don't just sit and nod, we actively work together to understand your patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and build new coping skills that actually fit your real life.

You'll find that I mix CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, along with a bit of humor, compassion, and yes… I will absolutely exchange memes or TikToks if it helps me understand your experience better.

Virtual Therapy

All sessions are virtual, so you can show up from wherever you feel safest whether its at home, your car, or even in comfy clothes on your couch. Therapy should fit your life, not make it harder. I'm currently licensed in Texas.

Why This Work Matters to Me

As a high-achieving eldest daughter, I pushed myself fast and hard, hit goals quickly, and still felt unsatisfied. I compared myself to others, felt jealous, frustrated, and constantly disappointed in myself, even when I was succeeding.

I want more Latinas and more women to know:

Your worth is not measured by how much you achieve.

Success is only one part of a satisfying life not the whole story.

Outside the Therapy Room

I'm a coffee lover, a Pilates girly, a self-care enthusiast, and a fan of a good thriller.

I value authenticity, vulnerability, and spaces where people don't have to pretend.

And if we meet virtually, there's a good chance my schnauzer, Wilson, will peek into the frame to say hello.

If you're ready to stop carrying everything alone and want support that feels honest, practical, and validating, I'd love to connect with you.