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Veronica Montoya

Practical, collaborative care with CBT and mindfulness

LPC, LMHC Florida

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Veronica

Veronica Montoya is a licensed mental health counselor who brings nearly a decade of clinical experience to her Florida practice.

Background and approach

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions. Her additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication struggles, social anxiety and phobia, self-love, and women’s issues.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building. Veronica blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help clients identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and move toward meaningful values-based change.

She prioritizes forming a trusting therapeutic relationship and works with clients to set clear goals while drawing on their existing strengths. Veronica holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is credentialed as an LPC and an LMHC.

She is fluent in English and Spanish and accepts international clients, offering flexible session formats so people can access care in ways that fit their lives.

Approach, tools, and online access for therapy

Veronica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other stress-related concerns. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can move toward meaningful life goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore what methods feel most useful given their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting techniques over time to fit the client’s needs.

Online therapy with Veronica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility and easier access. These options allow people to engage in therapy from different locations and life circumstances while keeping scheduling manageable and accommodating different comfort levels with communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Veronica address?
She supports people working with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, self-love, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is collaborative and skills-oriented, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with ACT, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients build concrete coping strategies and pursue values-driven change.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has nine years of clinical experience and holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Her practice has included work with a range of presenting concerns across developmental stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. Credential details include TX LPC 100952 and FL LMHC MH16440.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Yes, sessions are available in both English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients who seek services in those languages.
What session formats are available for online work?
She provides a range of online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different client needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida, Texas

Languages

English, Spanish