
Monica de la Cruz Lopez Leal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, TFCBT, Trauma (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
320 Pine Ave Suite 514, Long Beach, CA 90802
Let's Connect (562) 262-5677

Are/were you the first gen- immigrant cultural broker of your family? Have you experienced success in many aspects of your life and still feel there is a void? imposter syndrome? And/or finding it difficult connecting with your family or friends? Are you embracing your Señorx era with no guidance? Are you parenting children and are looking to break generational cycle/curses but feel lost as to how to parent in a way that is gentle and empowering? Are you and your partner arguing over the small things?
My name is Mónica de la Cruz Lopez Leal. I was born in Hostotipaquilo Jalisco. I graduated from Pacific Oaks College with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a Specialization in Latinx Family Studies , trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy para Parejas (for couples). I am also bilingual and bicultural
I practice from a culture centered, liberation psychology, trauma informed lens. We move beyond," what's wrong with you?" to "what happened to you?' to treat the mind, body and spirit, My approach is warm and inviting and holds you as the expert of you life. Together we make meaning of your experiences to bring you to your authenticity and place of joy!
Call or Email Monica de la Cruz Lopez Leal now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 262-5677
Let's Connect (562) 262-5677

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Monica de la Cruz Lopez Leal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, TFCBT, Trauma
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 262-5677
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 124970 Monica de la Cruz Lopez Leal
- Licensed by State of California / 124970
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Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Autism
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Depression
- Immigration trauma
- Latinx and BIPOC Family Systems
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Women's Issues
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Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
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Monica de la Cruz Lopez Leal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, TFCBT, Trauma
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 262-5677