About Jessica
Jessica Montoya is a licensed professional clinical counselor in New Mexico who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She works with adults facing trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Her tone is respectful and warm, and she aims to make the first step feel doable.
She keeps conversation focused and direct. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. Jessica listens first, then helps people shape practical next steps that fit their day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Her approach draws from several helpful methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems in place and teaches simple skills to change them. Client-centered work centers the person’s perspective and priorities so sessions follow what matters most to them.
Jessica also uses mindfulness practices to help calm the body and ground attention. Narrative techniques can help people reframe painful events and find meanings that feel less stuck. Motivational interviewing supports people who are feeling unsure about change.
She has nine years of professional experience as an LPCC. That background includes supporting people through workplace stress, caregiver strain, relationship breakups, and pregnancy-related concerns. Jessica aims to be practical, compassionate, and straightforward while helping people build better coping tools.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns so sessions feel relevant and respectful; it helps when someone needs a steady space to talk about anxiety, stress, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing exercises to lower arousal and bring more calm into daily routines, a useful tool for panic or persistent worry.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try approaches that fit those needs, and adjust the plan over time based on what works best. This makes therapy feel more like a team effort than a one-size-fits-all program.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. Video works well for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is useful for brief check-ins or quick support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy routines.
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- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- New Mexico
- Languages
- English
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