Amy Montoya, LPC

Amy Montoya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 16 years of experience. She brings a background that includes a decade working as a nursing home Social Services Director and many years supporting people through trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. Amy aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people to begin change.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions move at a steady pace with clear goals and steps to try between meetings when helpful.

Amy draws on several clinical methods to guide work on anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, and identity issues. She uses evidence-informed tools to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. EMDR may be part of trauma work when appropriate.

Her background in long-term care gives added experience supporting caregivers, people facing chronic illness or disability, and aging and geriatric issues. That experience informs practical problem solving around care stress and life transitions.

People often come to talk about parenting strain, family conflict, or struggles with self-esteem and intimacy. Amy also supports people dealing with bipolar symptoms, ADHD, eating concerns, and recovery from domestic violence. She works to empower clients to make gradual, sustainable changes.

To begin, she asks questions about current needs and goals, then co-creates a plan that fits the person’s life. Conversations are direct, compassionate, and aimed at building skills that carry over into everyday situations.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a strong working relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify goals so sessions feel relevant and respectful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication that people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick or combine methods based on current needs, goals, and preferences. This is a shared process that can evolve as progress is made.

Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining consistency and practicing skills in their everyday routines.