Psychologist Monica Garcia, Ph.D., believes in meeting patients where they are, listening to them and shaping care based on what is most important to them. Her calling derives from her love of connecting with people and desire to provide patients with skills they can use to manage life and its inevitable challenges. She considers herself a “forever student,” always furthering her knowledge so she can provide the best care.
Dr. Garcia’s specialty is trauma and pain treatment. She enjoys the challenge of working creatively and flexibly to meet the needs of people facing particularly complex medical conditions, including cancer. She strives to help patients live in the moment and find meaning no matter the circumstance.
Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Garcia sees City of Hope, with its credo “There is no profit in curing the body if, in the process, we destroy the soul,” as just the right place for her to provide service to patients. The institution’s emphasis on a person’s whole health and offering interdisciplinary team care matches her own values.
