Nancy Montes, LCSW

Nancy Montes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 22 years of professional experience in clinical practice. As an LCSW she holds advanced training in psychotherapy and clinical social work, and she has supported individuals across the lifespan including at-risk children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She has worked with clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and with Hispanic populations, approaching each person with cultural sensitivity and respect.

Nancy is experienced in addressing grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant behaviors, truancy, life and social skills, anger, and parenting challenges. She emphasizes collaborative care and tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each client's specific needs. Nancy aims to empower people to take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering steady support, compassion, and practical strategies for coping with change and rebuilding wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nancy Montes integrates several established approaches to support clients in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals and values guide the work - it helps when someone needs empathy, validation, and support to explore life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and relational patterns to improve how people connect with themselves and others - it can be helpful for grief, relationship struggles, and processing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nancy collaborates with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and to choose or combine methods that fit best. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what matters most to each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options make scheduling easier and can help maintain continuity of care when life gets busy, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, goal-oriented support.