Professional Background and Training
Dr. Monica Tone, MD, MPH
I grew up in Canada, where universal, accessible healthcare was the norm. Fortunate to be a dual-citizen of both Canada and the US, I attended medical school at Loma Linda University in southern California, graduating in 2012 with both a medical degree and a master’s degree in public health.
After graduating, I completed a four-year psychiatry residency at University Hospitals Case Western in Cleveland, Ohio. I had particular interests in women’s mental health and college mental health, and working with underserved populations. Realizing what a huge impact substance use has on mental health, I spent an additional year completing specialized fellowship training in Addiction Psychiatry, as well as a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry, building on my public health education. I have also been trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
During my professional work, I have held various positions with Loma Linda University and Riverside County, including medical director roles in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and teaching and supervisory roles for psychiatry, family medicine, and internal medicine trainees. My passion has been to promote quality, accessible care.
Philosophy
In the midst of a mental health crisis, in the depths of depression, overwhelming anxiety or the mental chaos of untreated ADHD, it can be hard to know where to start.
My approach includes a comprehensive evaluation, often starting with medications to address more severe symptoms, but recognizing that long-term health comes from ditching the coping strategies that may be creating disease, and learning to care for our bodies in ways that promote health. Step-by-step we will work together to identify how to break habits that are unhealthy, and create new ones to support living life to the fullest.
In my small private practice, I aim to offer flexible, online scheduling, with both in-person and virtual visits available. Superbills are provided for those who want to pursue insurance reimbursement, and a monthly pricing plan is provided for those that would benefit from paying monthly for services.
Private practice psychiatry care can be expensive, but my goal is to keep it as affordable as possible, because I know that good health care can be difficult to access. Patients may choose to cash pay for many different reasons, whether that is lack of current insurance coverage, privacy concerns, or preference for a more concierge model of care.
