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Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
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Monica Bezzi Demas

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS

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624 W, 9th St, Suite 103 & 204, San Pedro, CA 90731
Let's Connect (310) 895-9765
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I have a passion for what I do and I believe that all human beings share similar traits that allow us to understand and empathize with one another. I see my role as a facilitator in this process and believe that everyone has the strength and ability within themselves to grow, change, and heal. I walk my clients through the path of transformation, explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors, and provide them with new tools necessary to take control of their lives.
I have worked in private practice and non-profit community prevention education recover and outpatient since 2000 providing individual, family and group counseling to children, teens, adults and their families. I am skilled with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, ADHD, parent-child relationship and high functioning autism.
I am affiliated with First Step Counseling in San Pedro. See my personal website for additional information about my background and qualifications. Various types of insurance are accepted.
Take the first step to help. Call or Monica Bezzi Demas now - (310) 895-9765

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

First Step Counseling

624 W, 9th St

Suite 103 & 204

San Pedro, CA 90731 map

(310) 895-9765
I specialize in Anxiety and Addiction 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (310) 895-9765
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

First Step Counseling

624 W, 9th St

Suite 103 & 204

San Pedro, CA 90731 map

(310) 895-9765
I specialize in Anxiety and Addiction 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Health Net
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • PPO Plans
  • TRICARE
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Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (310) 895-9765
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (310) 895-9765

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC77371 Monica Bezzi Demas
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended National University, Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from DMH Parenting &Trauma-Focused CBT / 2012
  • Certificate from Breining Institute RAS / 2009
  • Certificate from UCLA Addiction Specialist / 2000
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (310) 895-9765
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (310) 895-9765

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Addiction

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (310) 895-9765
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (310) 895-9765

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Portuguese
Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Portuguese
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 895-9765
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 895-9765

Location

Primary Location

First Step Counseling

624 W, 9th St

Suite 103 & 204

San Pedro, CA 90731

(310) 895-9765
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 895-9765
Photo of Monica Bezzi Demas, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Monica Bezzi Demas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RAS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 895-9765