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Ingrid Montes

Supportive, practical care for stress and anxiety

LCSW California

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Ingrid

Ingrid Montes is a California-licensed LCSW who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while addressing related concerns like communication difficulties, family challenges, fertility-related distress, mood disorders, women's issues, and young adult transitions.

Background and approach

She brings six years of clinical experience and centers her work on clients' strengths, viewing each person as the expert on their own life. Her style emphasizes collaboration and empowerment; she supports clients as they take steps toward meaningful change and a more satisfying life.

Ingrid combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with a respectful, client-centered stance, helping individuals clarify goals and build skills for coping with daily pressures. She does not accept Kaiser members due to a conflict of interest.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are provided through a variety of online formats to suit different needs and schedules. Ingrid aims to create an environment where clients feel supported in exploring options, making decisions, and taking action toward wellbeing.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Ingrid often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online practice. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and helping clients access their own strengths and values to guide change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore strategies, adjust techniques over time, and prioritize methods that feel useful and manageable for the client.

Online therapy with Ingrid is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people connect. These formats can make attending sessions easier around work, caregiving, or other commitments while still allowing for regular, consistent support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ingrid commonly address?
She works primarily with stress and anxiety and also focuses on communication problems, family problems, fertility issues, mood disorders, women's issues, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends client-centered support with practical techniques, emphasizing collaboration, strengths, and goal-focused work to help clients build coping skills and take action.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings and online formats.
What credentials and location information are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in California under CA LCSW 107624.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFamily problemsFertility issuesMood disordersWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish