Dr. Monica Kelson, CA Psychologist 13224
- 33 years experience
- CA Psychologist 13224
- Focus on trauma
About Dr. Monica Kelson
Her work emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She collaborates with clients to identify goals and develop practical strategies for coping with life transitions, improving relationships, and rebuilding a sense of personal resilience. Dr. Kelson recognizes that starting therapy often requires courage and she affirms the step of seeking help as meaningful and important.
Her approach blends clinical experience with compassion, aiming to help individuals access greater clarity and stability as they work through emotional pain, improve coping skills, and pursue healthier patterns. She looks forward to meeting prospective clients and supporting them through the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Monica Kelson have?
Dr. Monica Kelson has 33 years of experience.
Is Dr. Monica Kelson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: CA Psychologist 13224. License details: CA Psychologist 13224.
In which languages does Dr. Monica Kelson provide therapy?
Dr. Monica Kelson provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Monica Kelson located?
Dr. Monica Kelson is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Monica Kelson as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Monica Kelson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Monica Kelson work with international clients?
Dr. Monica Kelson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Monica Kelson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, CBT, and EMDR for Online Care
Dr. Kelson uses several evidence-informed approaches to help people work through emotional difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, and it can be useful for addressing relationship problems, attachment wounds, and difficulties forming secure bonds.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to reframe thinking and build coping strategies.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used when trauma or abuse history is central to a person’s concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Kelson works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods or combination of methods feels most appropriate and helpful.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and people may also connect through live chat or text-based messaging when that better fits their life. This range of options helps make consistent care more accessible for people balancing work, family, or other commitments.