Monica

Monica Martocci, MA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Experienced Empathic Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist”

About Me

As an experienced empathic psychotherapist, I guide individuals, couples, and families through their unique challenges. My approach centers on creating a deeply understanding space where you can freely explore feelings and relationship dynamics. We work collaboratively to foster clearer communication and build stronger connections. This empathetic process is ideal for those navigating relationship difficulties, or seeking renewed personal and family harmony.

Approach

Sessions unfold with attentive warmth, balancing direct talk and reflective pauses so you feel heard and guided toward practical shifts. I meet with clients in Long Beach and via online video in English, with adaptable scheduling to fit family rhythms. We map recurring patterns, practice small communication exercises during sessions, and use brief between-session tasks to test new ways of relating and problem-solving. Many find this steady, hands-on pace helpful when repairing partnerships, navigating parenting strains, or easing family tension.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Addiction Counseling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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    Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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    Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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    EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Families
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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    Stress

    The body and mind's response to excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, physical symptoms, and reduced functioning.

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    Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications

Master of Arts

Masters

Pepperdine University

Year: 1995

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor

University of Colorado

Year: 1990

Registrations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Marriage and Family Therapist

Service Area

Monica Martocci, MA, LMFT

In-person & Online

Long Beach, California

United States