Dr. Monica Kelson, CA Psychologist

Therapist in California

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Licensed inCalifornia
License13224
NPI 1922184803
Experience33+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Monica

Dr. Monica Kelson is a California psychologist with 33 years of clinical experience. She holds the credential CA Psychologist 13224 and has spent decades helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Her work focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels hard. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She helps clients notice patterns, name feelings, and find steps that feel doable in everyday life.

Background and approach

Dr. Kelson uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to match each person’s needs. She tailors her methods to the problem at hand and the way a person prefers to work.

People come to her for help with self-esteem and confidence, career stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with depression and anxiety and those recovering from traumatic events. Her style is steady and compassionate.

She encourages small, practical changes that add up over time. New clients are guided through an initial matching and scheduling process so they can begin therapy at a pace that works for them.

Credentials

Psychologist (California): License 13224 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1922184803 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Monica names

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Online support

How attachment and trauma approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past connections shape current relationships and feelings. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in how they relate to others and build more supported ways of reaching out and responding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In video or phone sessions Dr. Kelson can help identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.

EMDR is a method used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions. When appropriate, elements of EMDR can be adapted to remote formats to work through traumatic memories with pacing that suits the client.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how well different methods fit during early sessions. Together they adjust the plan as progress and needs become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be lower bandwidth, and messaging supports quick check-ins or written reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while maintaining consistent contact with a licensed professional.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Dr. Kelson commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career-related stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is open and steady. She combines attachment-informed work with CBT, DBT, and EMDR techniques to match the needs and preferences of each person.

What is her professional background?

Dr. Kelson has 33 years of professional experience in clinical work supporting people with emotional and trauma-related concerns.

Where is Dr. Kelson licensed to practice?

She is a California psychologist with the credential CA Psychologist 13224 and practices from California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients who can be seen under California practice rules.

How are sessions scheduled and billed?

Sessions use a subscription-based model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist scheduling.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

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