Become the athlete and human you intend to be

Hello, my name is Monica Chernoff and I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I provide in-person therapy in Hermosa Beach, CA, and Telehealth (all residents in CA) for children, teenagers, student-athletes, and their families. Many individuals within this population suffer from mood disorders, anxiety, school & sports performance stress, identity crisis, family conflict, and low self-esteem due to familial, cultural, and societal expectations. As a child, teenager, or parent, managing all these life stressors can take a toll on our mental health. My hope as a therapist is to make clients feel safe to process these struggles, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their social/ family connections around them.

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Google Reviews

“Monica is an excellent therapist for adolescents as well as high-performing student athletes. She brings a unique approach combined with her clinical expertise and her personal experience as an athlete performing at the highest level.”
-Dr. Harris Choe, PT, DPT, OCS.
“A wonderful therapist and advocate for her community. Monica is a thoughtful, empathic woman who will go far in the field!”
- Dr. Mike Norfleet
“If you're looking for a therapist for your teen or tween athlete, Monica is the therapist for you! Her expertise paired with her client-centered approach make he a wonderful and effective therapist.”
-Ariel Mendelson
“Monica is a compassionate and caring therapist. She specializes in mental health support for young athletes and can truly connect with them in a validating and comforting way.”
-Melissa Hogan
“Monica’s grounded approach paired with her expertise in athlete mental health makes her effective and holistic in her therapeutic alliance. Clients can benefit from her because her focus is not solely on performance but the client’s symptoms and their relationship to performance.”
-Rachell Alger
“I've had the pleasure to work with Monica for almost a year now and she is amazing. She is so knowledgable while also being incredibly kind-hearted with each and every teen and young adult she sees.”
-Macy Grim, LPCC.
“Monica is an excellent therapist who specializes in teen athlete mental health - it's rare to find a provider with such expertise”
-Carly Steinberger
“Monica is a compassionate , eloquent therapist with experience with athletic competition and mindset training. She has a background in international athletics at the highest levels. I recommend her without reservations.”
-Dr. Bruce Greenberg, Board Certified Family Physician.
“Monica is a warm and compassionate therapist. She specializes in working with teen athletes and takes a client-centered approach which makes her a wonderful and effective therapist.”
-Audrey Todd