Monika Broecker, LMFT
California-based solution-focused somatic psychotherapist
- Solution-focused therapy
- Somatic approaches
- Licensed LMFT
About Monika Broecker
Monika Broecker, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed and those navigating difficult relationships. She frames emotional struggle in practical terms and draws on a present-centered perspective inspired by the Vietnamese Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, who observed that anxiety often pulls people into the future while depression anchors them in the past. By cultivating attention to the here and now, she supports clients in finding calmer, more optimistic ways to move forward.
Monika is a solution-focused and somatic psychotherapist who blends brief, goal-oriented methods with body-centered work. She received training at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto and studied Solution-Focused Brief Therapy directly with founders of the approach. She also holds a master’s degree in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and is certified in Analytic Somatic Therapy, a development of Bioenergetic Analysis that incorporates contemporary trauma and brain research. In addition, she is certified in Systemic Therapy.
Her practice brings together tools for immediate practical change and deeper somatic awareness so clients can make measurable progress and learn how to regulate their experience over time. Monika expresses a commitment to working collaboratively with clients and helping them take the steps needed to build a more peaceful present and a hopeful future.
Monika is a solution-focused and somatic psychotherapist who blends brief, goal-oriented methods with body-centered work. She received training at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto and studied Solution-Focused Brief Therapy directly with founders of the approach. She also holds a master’s degree in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and is certified in Analytic Somatic Therapy, a development of Bioenergetic Analysis that incorporates contemporary trauma and brain research. In addition, she is certified in Systemic Therapy.
Her practice brings together tools for immediate practical change and deeper somatic awareness so clients can make measurable progress and learn how to regulate their experience over time. Monika expresses a commitment to working collaboratively with clients and helping them take the steps needed to build a more peaceful present and a hopeful future.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Monika Broecker have?
Monika Broecker has 14 years of experience.
Is Monika Broecker a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 81030.
In which languages does Monika Broecker provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and German.
Where is Monika Broecker located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Monika Broecker as my therapist?
You can work with Monika Broecker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Monika Broecker work with international clients?
No. Monika Broecker does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Monika Broecker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Solution-Focused and Somatic Approaches for Online Care
Monika Broecker uses solution-focused and somatic methods that translate well to online work. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical goals and building on existing strengths - sessions emphasize small, achievable steps that create momentum and reduce overwhelm. Somatic Therapy brings attention to the body and its role in emotional experience, helping clients notice bodily patterns and learn techniques to regulate stress and trauma-related responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Monika treats that choice as a collaboration. She works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors the mix of techniques so the work feels practical, relevant, and manageable.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity when in-person meetings are impractical. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these formats to support consistent progress and skill building.