- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Grief and loss
About Aurora
Aurora Pal-Montano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog. She has historically worked across many ages and life stages and notes experience with a wide range of life challenges.
In the therapy room she listens and encourages people to speak about what feels hard. She uses a motivational and collaborative style and shares information and insights to help people learn practical skills. The focus is on building skills to manage symptoms and reduce the ways those problems get in the way of daily life.
Aurora draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as panic, social anxiety and phobia, mood problems, and chronic illness or pain. She also helps people face transitions like divorce, midlife changes, and aging-related concerns. Communication problems and multicultural issues are part of her practice too.
Her experience includes work with relationship challenges and family problems, while helping individuals sort through life purpose and women's issues. She frames progress in concrete steps and encourages clients to try new coping strategies between sessions. Language options are English and Tagalog for people in Texas.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Aurora uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem-solving. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and mood problems; this approach breaks worries into manageable steps and practices new responses. Another frequently used method involves building gradual exposure to feared situations, which is useful for panic and social anxiety and phobia by increasing confidence through repeated, supported practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She and the client review symptoms, goals, and everyday constraints and then choose techniques that fit the person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on results.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match technology comfort and timing, and Aurora will help pick what best fits a client’s routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like panic, chronic pain, and life transition concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a motivational and collaborative approach, listens closely, and offers practical information and exercises to build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with people across many ages and life situations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.