Jessica Montoya

Practical, compassionate care for stress and trauma

LPCC New Mexico

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jessica

Jessica Montoya is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue while building self-esteem and coping skills for life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on nine years of clinical experience to create an individualized path for each client, attending to motivation, confidence, and the particular challenges that bring someone to therapy. Jessica works with concerns ranging from workplace difficulties and caregiver stress to post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and issues around pregnancy and childbirth.

Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while blending practical, evidence-informed techniques with a collaborative, person-centered stance. Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping strategies, and strengthen resilience.

She also incorporates motivational interviewing and narrative methods when exploring values, life purpose, forgiveness, or changes after separation and loss. Jessica tailors conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s needs and frames the first steps into therapy as an important act of courage and self-care.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Jessica often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to build practical coping skills for anxiety, stress, and trauma-related symptoms. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, empathetic stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and supports self-directed growth. Mindfulness Therapy is used to introduce present-focused awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect from different locations while working together on practical skills and meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Jessica supporting work includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on caregiver stress, workplace issues, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, women's issues, and related life changes.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

She blends client-centered listening with practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused steps, and narrative work to tailor care to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jessica brings nine years of professional experience to her practice, applying that background when addressing stress, trauma, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in New Mexico under NM LPCC CCMH0216901.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer for online therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposePost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English