- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Jessica
Jessica Montoya is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, and she lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. Jessica also supports those coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
Her approach centers on listening first. She focuses on what each person brings and adjusts conversations and plans to match their situation. Sessions move at a practical pace, with clear goals and steps to try between meetings.
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help with anxious thoughts and stressful reactions. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Narrative Therapy to explore personal stories and values. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people want help finding the drive to make changes.
In a typical session she and the client talk through specific problems, notice thinking patterns, and practice skills for managing stress and fear. She outlines simple strategies to test in daily life and reviews how they went in the next meeting.
Jessica works in New Mexico and sees clients in English. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the provided online options. She notes that subscription costs vary by location and can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In this approach the therapist reflects what the client says and supports the client in naming goals and next steps, which can help when social situations feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new responses. CBT is often used for anxiety and social fears because it offers concrete skills to try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and sensations without getting pulled into them. Simple breathing and attention exercises can reduce reactivity and help someone stay present during stressful interactions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That choice can change over time as progress and needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a routine, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and allow people to practice skills in familiar settings. These practical benefits help people apply the tools they learn to real social situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and compassion fatigue. Social anxiety and phobia are included among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
She listens first and adapts conversations to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in New Mexico and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.