Therapist in Ventura, California Monica New, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Monica New, MA, LMFT
Monica New is dedicated to helping clients build the path to the life they envision. Many of her clients have experienced limited success with previous therapists but find significant progress working alongside her. Monica is passionate about guiding individuals through life’s challenges, helping them gain clarity, make impactful changes, and face the future with confidence. She encourages clients to release doubts and worries about the past as they look ahead.
Monica specializes in supporting clients facing a range of challenges, including online and in-person dating, finding a partner who complements their strengths, navigating personal, family, and professional relationship conflicts, and working through issues such as trauma, hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, and various DSM-5 diagnoses. She is EMDR-certified with a focus on attachment-based work, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address past traumas and unresolved emotional experiences effectively. With a commitment to empowering clients to feel happy, confident, and proud of who they are, Monica invites those ready to make lasting changes to work together on building a fulfilling life.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family Therapy
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
- Medical Procedure Evaluations
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Antioch University
Professional | 2011
Santa Barbara, CA, US
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The University of Miami
Professional | 1991
Coral Gables, FL, US
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The University of Miami
Undergraduate | 1988
Coral Gables, FL, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Monica New. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Monica New generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Monica New's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Monica New:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Monica New is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Monica New works at:
Yes, Monica New does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Monica New is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.