- Guilt and shame
- CBT and mindfulness
- Caregiver stress
About Jessica
Jessica Montoya is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with nine years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and related concerns such as caregiver stress and workplace issues.
Jessica uses clear, direct conversation to help people untangle difficult feelings. She adapts her style to each person and focuses on practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and listening that centers their concerns.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses Mindfulness techniques to help people notice and work with emotions in the moment.
Jessica helps people talk through guilt and shame, forgiveness, and relationship communication problems. She also supports those coping with life transitions like separation, pregnancy and childbirth, or changing workplace roles. Her work includes attention to post-traumatic stress and impulsivity when those issues come up.
Sessions aim to make sense of what is happening now and to build small, manageable steps forward. Jessica asks about values and goals, then helps design short-term plans that fit the person's life. She encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts the approach as needed.
How Jessica uses therapeutic approaches in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective and starts with listening to what matters most. In practice this means sessions begin by asking about priorities, values, and the problems the person wants to solve. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that keep distress going, then trying small experiments to shift those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing thoughts and sensations without immediate reaction, which can help with anxiety and stress.Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Jessica will work with the person to decide which approaches to emphasize based on goals, preferences, and how well techniques seem to help. She will check in and adjust the plan over time rather than sticking to a fixed method.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know how she is offering appointments. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel on a workday. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep therapy consistent around caregiving, work shifts, or other life demands. Discuss format and practical needs during the matching questionnaire and the first session to set up an approach that works with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, among other related issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines listening with practical steps, using narrative and cognitive tools to help people name the feelings and test unhelpful thoughts about themselves.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on stress, trauma, motivation, and self-esteem concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in New Mexico.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.