The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. 

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Hello, I’m Monique, and I’m so glad you’re here. With 15 years of experience in psychotherapy and a decade of working directly with clients, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals through a wide range of challenges. My expertise spans various therapeutic modalities, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I also specialize in working with Neurodivergent individuals and those on the Autism Spectrum. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward growth and healing.

Professional Development

Academic Training

LCSW: Board of Behavioral Sciences

Valerie Monique Sandoval

License # 138895

MSW: University of Southern California 

BA in Psychology: California State University, Fullerton

AA in Psychology: Santiago Canyon College

Clinical Experience

Lead Therapist
Fundraising and Clinical Director
Student Life Director
School Based Therapist
Individual and Couples Therapist
Behavioral Specialist Tutor
Life Coach

Areas of Practice

Individual

Trauma & Healing

  • Childhood trauma
  • Complex trauma (C-PTSD)
  • Domestic violence
  • Emotional abuse
  • Attachment wounds
  • Recovery from difficult family dynamics
  • Shame and self-worth after trauma
  • Substance Use and Recovery


Neurodivergence

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Late diagnosis and identity integration
  • Masking and burnout
  • Executive functioning challenges
  • Neurodivergent relationships


Emotional Health

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Anger and irritability
  • Emotional overwhelm
  • Emotional numbness
  • Stress and burnout
  • Self-esteem
  • Perfectionism
  • Life transitions





Couples

  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Trust & Infidelity Recovery
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Neurodivergent Relationships
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Parenting & Family Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Boundaries & Connection


Addiction & Recovery

  • Substance use recovery
  • Family members impacted by addiction
  • Relapse prevention
  • Healing underlying emotional wounds


Grief & Loss

  • Death and bereavement
  • Relationship loss
  • Life transitions
  • Ambiguous loss
  • Complicated grief






Family

  • Parent-child conflict
  • Adult child and parent relationships
  • Family communication difficulties
  • Boundary setting
  • Caregiver stress and burnout
  • Family life transitions
  • Trauma within the family system
  • Grief and loss
  • Emotional reactivity and conflict
  • Neurodivergence within families (ADHD & Autism)
  • Intergenerational patterns
  • Repairing trust and connectionNew Paragraph

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