- CBT based methods
- Solution-focused work
- Spanish and English
About Ana
Ana Montenegro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem struggles, relationship and parenting concerns, and life changes including grief and career shifts.
She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She explains how treatment will be structured and sometimes suggests short exercises to use between sessions. Sessions are often goal-focused and time-limited when that fits a person's needs.
Ana also draws from solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas to address short-term problems and explore patterns that developed earlier in life. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and checks in about the therapeutic relationship as work proceeds. Psychoeducation is part of how she explains what to expect from treatment.
She offers approaches that can include discussion of values and, when clients request it, Christian counseling as one way to bring spirituality into sessions. Ana keeps current with literature, ethics, and training to guide her work.
This practitioner speaks English and Spanish. People looking for help with blended family issues, co-parenting adjustments, intimacy and communication problems, or transitions into new household roles may find her approach practical and structured. To begin, clients follow the site matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
She commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach works well for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by focusing on clear steps and practice. Motivational interviewing is a short, conversational style she may use to clarify goals and boost readiness for change; it is useful for career moves, behavior changes, or commitment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ana will discuss your goals and preferences and collaboratively decide which methods to try. That plan can change as you learn what helps and what does not, and she checks in about how the approach is working for you.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow for continued work when life events make in-person visits harder. Discuss with her whether a mix of longer sessions and brief follow-ups would suit your schedule and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, and life changes including blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, often using cognitive behavioral methods and short exercises to support change.
How long has she practiced in this field?
She has been working in counseling for 10 years, including outpatient, group, and individual settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in my preferred language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.