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Dr. Monica Dremann

Compassionate psychologist blending practical strategies

CA Psychologist PSY27325 California

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Monica

Dr. Monica Dremann is a California-licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY27325) who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a decade of clinical experience and a broad focus that also includes caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and substance-related struggles. Her work addresses both immediate coping needs and longer-term patterns that affect mood, self-esteem, and interpersonal functioning.

Her style blends evidence-informed techniques with an attentive, collaborative stance. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies alongside client-centered and psychodynamic perspectives, often integrating mindfulness practices to help clients increase awareness and manage distress.

Dr. Dremann frames therapy as an active process that can be difficult at times but offers meaningful growth when people commit to the work.

She provides services in English and practices in California, working through a subscription model for ongoing care.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Dremann commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and impulsive or addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies that help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, then tailor techniques from CBT, mindfulness, or other approaches to fit the person's situation rather than prescribing a single method in advance.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person sessions are not convenient, while still allowing regular contact and therapeutic progress with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this psychologist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, parenting difficulties, ADHD, and several related areas such as caregiver stress and midlife concerns.
What is the overall therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and interactive, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, and drawing on psychodynamic ideas when helpful to explore patterns beneath present difficulties.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy, working intermittently since 2008 and bringing that clinical background to current practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed psychologist in California with the credential CA Psychologist PSY27325 and provides services while practicing in California.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what fits their needs and schedule.
How is cost handled for therapy with this psychologist?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityMidlife crisisMood disordersWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English