Amy Montoya, LPC

Amy Montoya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 12 years of professional experience. She also brings a decade-long background as a Social Services Director in a nursing home setting, where she coordinated care and supported residents and families through complex needs.

Amy has worked with people facing LGBT-related concerns, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression, among other challenges. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique circumstances and goals. Amy believes taking the first steps toward change requires courage, and she aims to support and empower clients throughout that journey.

Her approach is collaborative and individualized, focusing on practical strategies and strengths to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Amy customizes the pace and methods of care to meet each client’s needs, offering steady guidance as they work through difficult emotions and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Amy Montoya integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support clients in online settings. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and working at the client’s pace so individuals feel heard and respected while exploring personal goals and values. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, and stress.

She also uses EMDR techniques when appropriate to address trauma-related symptoms by helping clients process distressing memories in a structured way. Deciding which approach is best is part of the therapeutic process - Amy works collaboratively with each person to determine a fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Amy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to attend from different locations within her licensed region. These options support consistent care and make it possible to continue therapeutic work in ways that suit individual lifestyles and communication preferences.