Monica Muñoz, M.S., LMFT

Director of Student Counseling
Monica Muñoz
Student Counseling Services
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Monica Muñoz, M.S. is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Nevada. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. Some of her clinical interests include working with Latinx LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families, depression, anxiety, trauma, acculturation/generational issues, and grief/loss.

When working with individuals, Monica takes a culturally sensitive approach to therapy and strongly believes in taking a collaborative approach. She strives to create a therapeutic environment where those who seek her services feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for.

Prior to joining the Touro community, Monica provided therapeutic services and supports to students in the Clark County School District. In addition, she has a small private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada where she provides therapeutic services as well as psychosocial evaluations for hardship waiver cases. 

  • Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Nevada 

  • Munoz, M., & DAniello, C. (2019). Latinx LGBQ Young Adults’ Coming-Out Experiences. American Journal of Family Therapy, 48(135), 1-17. doi:10.1080/01926187.2019.1684219
  • Curtis, M. C., Phenix, M., Munoz, M., & Hertlein, K. M. (2017). Video game therapy: Application of the Couple and Family Technology Framework. Contemporary Family Therapy, 39(2), 112-120. doi:10.1007/s10591-017-9409-y
  • Nguyen, H.N., Grafsky, E.L., & Munoz, M. (2016). The use of ecomaps to explore sexual and gender diversity in couples. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 27(4), 308-314
  • Director of Student Counseling - Touro University Nevada
  • Student Mental Health Therapist - Touro University Nevada
  • Safe School Professional - Clark County School District
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - Private Practice