Ph.D.
Clinical Health Psychologist
Monica Garcia, PhD, believes in meeting patients where they are, listening to their stories and tailoring care around what matters most to them. Her passion for helping others stems from a deep love of human connection and a desire to equip patients with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. A self-described lifelong learner, she continually expands her knowledge to provide the highest quality care.
As a clinical health psychologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, Dr. Garcia specializes in trauma and pain management. She works adaptively with individuals facing complex medical issues such as cancer, helping them stay present and discover meaning even in difficult circumstances.
A Southern California native, Dr. Garcia feels City of Hope is the ideal environment for her practice. The institution’s guiding principle — “There is no profit in curing the body if, in the process, we destroy the soul” — reflects her own belief in whole-person care and the importance of compassionate, team-based treatment.