Monika Broecker , LMFT

Monika Broecker is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She supports those dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, body-image concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and issues related to sexual orientation. Monika speaks English and German and brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions.

Her approach blends practical, short-term strategies with attention to how the body and past experiences shape current feelings. Monika uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to untangle thoughts and habits that keep people stuck. She also draws on somatic ideas to help people notice and work with bodily reactions linked to stress and trauma.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Monika often starts by identifying a few concrete changes a person wants to make. From there she introduces small, doable steps and checks in about what is or isn’t working. Many people find this steady, task-oriented style helpful for seeing progress quickly.

Monika also uses existential and psychodynamic ideas to consider deeper patterns, attachment issues, and questions about meaning. That helps when problems keep reappearing or when life transitions feel overwhelming. She pays attention to family-of-origin patterns, communication problems, abandonment concerns, and blended-family dynamics.

Her clinical license is CA LMFT, which indicates she practices as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. Monika offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session according to therapist availability.

Approaches that translate to online care

Monika uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often includes simple exercises and homework that translate well to remote work. She also incorporates Somatic Therapy ideas to help people notice body sensations linked to stress, trauma, and emotion, using breath and movement practices adapted for video or phone sessions. Psychodynamic and existential ideas inform conversations about long-standing patterns, meaning, and attachment when deeper reflection is helpful.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Monika works with each person to match methods to their goals and comfort level. Together they try things, see what helps, and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays practical and personally relevant.

Online formats offer flexibility and options to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera feels better. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or support between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while keeping the focus on steps that lead to meaningful change.