MONICA X. PADILLA, MA, LPC

she/her/ella

Bilingual Cultural & Clinical Supervisor

MONICA IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!

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Monica X. Padilla is a Chicana, bilingual therapist, healer, and advocate for liberation whose work is rooted in cultural pride, collective healing, and the unapologetic reclamation of voice, identity, and power. With more than 20 years of experience serving Latino and Spanish-speaking communities, Monica challenges systems that pathologize our pain while overlooking the histories, cultures, and communities that shape our lives. Her work weaves together trauma-informed care, decolonial and anti-oppressive practices, ancestral wisdom, and the radical belief that healing is about reclaiming who we were always meant to be. Grounded in her own journey of pain, healing, and rising, Monica creates spaces where people can break cycles, honor their roots, reclaim their freedom, and transform survival into liberation. She believes our stories are powerful, our roots are sacred, and our healing can be an act of resistance. Ready to begin your healing journey? Monica would be honored to walk alongside you.

Honra tus raíces. Recupera tu voz. Haz espacio para tu libertad.

Honor your roots. Reclaim your voice. Make space for your freedom.

  • Chicana/o/x-Affirmative Therapy

    Culturally Responsive and Culturally Grounded Care

    Latinx Mental Health

    Decolonial and Anti-Oppressive Approaches

    Intersectionality-Informed Practice

    Intergenerational and Collective Healing

    Cultural Identity, Belonging, and Empowerment

    Ancestral Wisdom and Community-Centered Healing

    Trauma and Stress

    Grief and Loss

    Immigration and Acculturation Concerns

    Intergenerational and Family Dynamics

    Life Transitions and Identity Development

    Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills

    Boundaries and Healthy Relationships

    Self-Esteem and Self-Worth

    Anxiety and Stress Management

    Women's Empowerment

    Personal Growth and Self-Discovery

    Emotional Wellness and Resilience

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Somatic and Mind-Body Practices

    Somatic-Informed CBT

    Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

    Family Systems Therapy

    Strengths-Based and Resilience-Focused Therapy

    Healing-Centered Engagement

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

    Master of Arts (MA) 20+ years of clinical experience

    Trauma-Informed and Resilience-Focused Care EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, and Family Systems Approaches

    Chicana-Affirmative, Culturally Responsive, and Decolonial Practice Trauma Consultation

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