Ana Montenegro , LMFT

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and difficulty managing stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying specific goals and building on a client's existing strengths to produce tangible, short-term progress; it is useful for navigating relationship issues, life adjustments, and practical problem solving. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style that helps people explore and resolve mixed feelings about change and strengthen their own motivation to pursue goals, which can be helpful for career shifts, health-related changes, or commitment concerns.

Ana views finding the right approach as part of the therapeutic process and works with clients to tailor methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She approaches treatment collaboratively, checking in about the fit of interventions and adjusting strategies as the work evolves. This shared process helps clients participate actively in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life, and allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support even when in-person meetings are difficult. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain momentum toward their goals and integrate what they learn into everyday routines.