Monica Nahmou, AMFT specializing in CBT, anxiety, emotional regulation, and adolescent therapy in Southern California and online

Monica Nahmou, AMFT

Monica Nahmou AMFT #153814, APCC #18950. is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, life stress, relationship concerns, low motivation, self-esteem difficulties, sleep problems, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, trauma, and substance use.

Monica is committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Monica’s approach to therapy is grounded primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with an emphasis on collaboration, compassion, and practical skill-building. She helps clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while working together to develop effective coping strategies, increase insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Her work is client-centered and goal-oriented, supporting individuals as they build confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Anger and emotional regulation

  • Life stress and transitions

  • Relationship concerns

  • Self-esteem and motivation

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Obsessive-compulsive symptoms

  • Trauma

  • Substance use

Languages:

  • English

  • Farsi


Sessions:

Remote and in-person sessions available