Monica Attia, JD, MS, AMFT

MY ROOTS: I am a first generation Egyptian-American lawyer turned therapist with ADHD and autism. My younger self struggled with the pressure to conform both culturally and neurotypically. I believed that I would only have a healthy life and happy relationships if I forced myself to be “normal.” I later learned that celebratory self-acceptance opens the door to meaningful connections. I now take pride in my neurodivergence. So much so, that if given the option, I wouldn’t switch brains. Even if it would have definitely made my childhood and adolescence easier. Why? Because my neurodiversity connects me to a community of resilient and amazing folks. It’s now my life’s mission as a therapist to support and celebrate other neurodiverse individuals and couples. This world wasn’t designed with our needs in mind, but this world is made better because we’re in it. You deserve to feel seen and understood, too. SPECIALTIES & CERTIFICATIONS: *Board Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist *Neurodiverse Adults Specialist *Neurodiverse Couples Specialist *Neuro-Inclusive Specialist in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating *Autism & ADHD Assessment Specialist *Clinical Experience in Trauma Informed & Trauma Focused Therapies *Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy *Certified in Brainspotting (for Trauma Therapy) EDUCATION: *Masters of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy - San Diego State University *Post-Baccalaureate Psychological Science Program - University of California, Irvine *Juris Doctor - Georgetown University Law Center *Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - University of California, Los Angeles LICENSE: Board registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #141520 (supervised by Dr. Harry Motro, clinical director) CONTACT: Phone: (619) 483-1465 Email: MonicaRAttiaTherapy@gmail.com