Jessica Montoya focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns.
01About Jessica
Jessica Montoya focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She also helps people cope with life changes and manage compassion fatigue. Jessica offers a calm, straightforward presence for those who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
Jessica is a licensed professional clinical counselor, LPCC, practicing in New Mexico with nine years of experience. She listens first and asks practical questions to understand what is most troubling. Sessions are tailored to each person's pace and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She mixes client-centered conversation with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means clients get space to tell their story and specific skills to reduce worry and reactivity.
Jessica also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when helpful. These methods help people find their own reasons for change and see their life stories in less painful ways. She supports work on issues like caregiving stress, communication problems, control struggles, and rebuilding after separation.
In sessions Jessica talks through practical steps for daily life. She helps people practice new habits, reframe harsh self-talk, and build small routines that improve mood. The focus is on achievable change and steady progress.
02Credentials
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CCMH0216901 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1558720474 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Jessica names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Jessica names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that fit your schedule and goals
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting conversation. It gives people space to share what matters most while the therapist follows their lead and reflects what is heard. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then she will suggest methods to try and adjust them as you learn what helps most, making the process collaborative and flexible.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video suits deeper conversations when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in fits your day. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Jessica address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Jessica uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that combines listening with practical skill-building to reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jessica holds the LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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