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Veronica Montoya, LPC, LMHC
Florida
Licensed counselor - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Sessions in English and Spanish
About Veronica
Veronica Montoya is an LPC, LMHC practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
She uses clear, goal-oriented work to help people notice habits and try different responses. Veronica draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions focus on concrete steps and short-term skills alongside longer-term change.
Her background includes a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University. Veronica has worked extensively with teens and young adults and with parents managing parent-child relationships and behavioral concerns.
In sessions she combines ACT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices with CBT-style techniques. That means working on values-based goals, building motivation for change, and using attention exercises to reduce reactivity. She uses practical tools such as behavioral experiments, values clarification, and guided attention practice.
Veronica offers therapy in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. If someone is ready to begin, the usual first step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to set goals and priorities.
Using CBT, ACT and Mindfulness in online sessions
Veronica commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. CBT sessions often include short behavioral experiments, homework practice, and concrete skill development for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and set life-focused goals. ACT helps when someone wants to act on what matters despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop attention and reduce reactivity through brief grounding and breathing practices.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Veronica will collaborate with each person to choose approaches based on their goals, preferences, and what works in early sessions. The plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
The practical advantages of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and reducing travel time so it is easier to keep regular appointments. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, check the current session options before booking to confirm how meetings are delivered. Many people find that online sessions make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and maintain continuity of care.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues among others.
How does she work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through small experiments and skills practice.
What other methods does she use in sessions?
Her approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to build motivation and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with adults, young adults, adolescents and children in various settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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