In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in California
Hi, my name is Monica Huston. I feel genuinely driven to help individuals, couples, and families work through the challenges that can feel overwhelming or hard to make sense of on your own.
My approach to therapy is thoughtful and grounded in understanding what’s beneath the surface. I pay close attention to patterns, relationships, and the ways past experiences continue to shape the present. I aim to create a space that feels both steady and honest—where you can slow down, explore what’s really going on, and begin to experience yourself and your relationships differently over time.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180- $250
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments based on financial need and clinician availability. Inquiries about this are welcome.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Monica M. Huston LMFT
- Female
- License # 118825
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2017
Monica M. Huston Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
- Available Online for residents of California
At Irvine Family Counseling, we offer psychodynamically oriented psychotherapy grounded in the belief that lasting change comes from understanding—not just managing—your internal world. We work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, helping uncover the deeper patterns that shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Our approach emphasizes consistency, reflection, and the therapeutic relationship as central to growth. Rather than focusing solely on quick solutions, we create a space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and develop insight into how your past continues to influence your present.
Clients often come to us when they feel stuck—repeating patterns in relationships, struggling with persistent emotional pain, or wanting something more meaningful than surface-level coping. Through ongoing, collaborative work, therapy becomes a place to better understand yourself, tolerate complexity, and move toward more authentic ways of living and relating.
We value thoughtful, engaged clients who are open to the process of therapy and committed to showing up consistently. If you’re looking for a deeper, more reflective approach to healing and growth, we would be glad to connect.