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LPCC Therapists Available in El Monte

This page lists Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) who are available to clients in El Monte. It is for people looking for a licensed mental health professional who can provide psychotherapy, assessments, and treatment planning online across California. Compare each counselor’s stated specialties, therapeutic approaches, languages, and any notes about experience with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or life transitions. Remember that a California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical address is not a barrier to working with you in El Monte.

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  1. 1. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  2. 2. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy

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  3. 3. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, coping, and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  4. 4. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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  5. 5. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  6. 6. Melissa Moon, LPCC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate California LPCC for stress and grief

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Parenting · Anger · Depression

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  7. 7. Sonya Young, LPCC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC for stress and ADHD support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD

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  8. 8. Jessica Bolet, LPCC

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    LPCC specializing in stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Coping with life changes · Coaching

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) · Narrative Therapy

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  9. 9. Jeff Hartwig, LPCC

    12 years in practice · English, Dutch · Male

    LPCC specializing in trauma and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  10. 10. Pablo Lo Giudice, LPCC

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LPCC supporting LGBTQ+ relationships and healing

    Works with LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  11. 11. Shing Chin (Alice) Ginkens, LPCC, LPC

    20 years in practice · English, Mandarin, Cantonese · Female

    Experienced counselor for family and trauma

    Works with Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Anger · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  12. 12. Dolores Aguilar, LPCC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, trauma-informed California LPCC

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  13. 13. Darcy Aviles, LPCC

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focused on relationships and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Career

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  14. 14. Michael Gallese, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Direct, collaborative therapy for lasting change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem

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  15. 15. Heidi Schlig, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC supporting stress and family wellbeing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Career · ADHD

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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About professional clinical counselor therapy for people in El Monte

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in El Monte can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

166 therapists match this page, all of whom name professional clinical counselor among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in El Monte

El Monte has a population of about 109,450. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does LPCC mean and how is it different from other California licenses?

LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. LPCCs are trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical assessment. Differences from other California licenses involve educational requirements, supervised hours, and scope of practice. If you want someone focused on talk therapy and clinical counseling, an LPCC is relevant. Always check a therapist’s stated approaches and experience to match your needs.

Can an LPCC listed here legally work with me in El Monte if they are licensed in California?

Yes. A California LPCC license authorizes the therapist to provide services to clients anywhere in the state. You can contact any LPCC on this page if they note availability to clients in El Monte. Confirm with the therapist directly about modality, intake procedures, and whether they are currently accepting new clients.

What should I compare when choosing an LPCC from this directory for specific concerns like trauma or couples work?

Look at the therapist’s stated specialisms, therapeutic modalities (such as CBT, EMDR, or trauma-focused therapies), training in those areas, and language abilities. Also check notes about populations served, such as adults, teens, or couples. If you have a specific concern, contact the LPCC to ask about relevant experience and whether their approach fits your expectations.

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