- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational Interviewing
About Krissel
Krissel Montano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship or family concerns. She also lists compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, anger, career strain, and coping with life changes among her areas of focus.
Krissel uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage symptoms and build clearer next steps. In sessions she helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of responding. She also teaches simple mindfulness practices for grounding and focus.
Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and brief, goal-oriented work. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform short-term planning and decisions. This mix aims to move conversations toward concrete coping tools and day-to-day changes.
Krissel speaks English and Spanish and accepts clients from outside the United States. She often works with people facing caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, family of origin issues, chronic illness or pain, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Sessions address communication problems, forgiveness, guilt, shame, and impulsivity when these come up.
Clients can expect straightforward discussions about current problems and clear suggestions to try between sessions. Krissel encourages small, practical steps - such as behavioral experiments, communication strategies, and mindfulness exercises - to help people test what works in daily life.
How Krissel uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing online
Krissel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and behavioral experiments to practice between meetings and see what changes in daily life.She also teaches Mindfulness Therapy techniques that focus on present-moment noticing and grounding. These are short practices people can use to reduce reactivity, improve focus, and handle moments of overwhelm.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck about change. It centers on clarifying personal goals, weighing options, and building motivation for the next small step.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Krissel will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one way will suit everyone.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some approaches work well in shorter focused meetings, while others are best for full sessions that include practice and planning.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is practical and focused on clear steps. Sessions combine identifying unhelpful thoughts with exercises and small behavioral experiments.
How long has she been practicing?
Krissel has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Texas LCSW and practices from Texas. Sessions are offered to people both inside and outside the United States.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.