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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT DBT EMDR
About Monica
CA Psychologist Dr. Monica Kelson has 33 years of professional experience in clinical practice. She is licensed in California as a psychologist and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Kelson works in English and does not accept international clients.
Dr. Kelson helps people talk through overwhelming feelings and recurring worries. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer thinking. She uses several evidence-based approaches to guide work on symptoms and on patterns that keep problems active.
Her practice often addresses the immediate problem first - reducing distress and improving day-to-day coping. After that, she looks at underlying patterns in relationships and how past experiences affect current reactions. She draws on methods that interrupt unhelpful cycles and build new skills for handling emotions and stress.
Typical sessions involve talking about what matters now, trying out concrete skills, and reflecting on what changes from week to week. Dr. Kelson explains techniques plainly and checks in about how a method feels for each person. The goal is clearer thinking and more usable ways to manage anxiety, grief, low mood, or work strain.
People who choose Dr. Kelson should expect a steady, skills-based approach guided by attachment and behavioral methods. She works collaboratively to set goals and track progress over time.
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How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. In practice that means talking about recurring relationship themes and learning ways to respond differently in close interactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and to build new thinking and behavior habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will decide together which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process may start with brief skills from CBT, then move to longer work on attachment patterns or trauma processing as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. Different approaches lend themselves to different pacing - CBT often uses short focused exercises, while attachment work and trauma processing may require longer discussions and planning. The therapist will adapt sessions to the client’s needs and daily schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, grief, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-oriented work and explores patterns in relationships and behavior. Sessions include talking, skill practice, and review of what helps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, credential listed as CA Psychologist 13224, and is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.