Maria Montano, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Maria Montano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 25011 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1295045870 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Maria

Maria Montano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering steady support and practical steps. She invites clients to take small, manageable steps toward change and builds on their existing strengths.

Montano works with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also helps people with relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and motivation.

Background and approach

Additional areas she pays attention to include communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions are a chance to talk through what matters most, try new ways of coping, and practice skills that fit everyday life.

She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on strengths that can lead to change. Maria aims to create a space where people feel supported while they work toward clearer goals. She helps clients set realistic steps and track progress over time.

Her approach balances emotional understanding with practical tools for daily challenges. People who are overwhelmed by stress, struggling with confidence, or recovering from difficult experiences may find her approach helpful. She offers multiple online formats so clients can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms; it teaches practical tools people can use when stress rises. Another approach centers on processing the impact of trauma and abuse at a manageable pace while strengthening coping skills and safety; it helps people reclaim daily functioning and calm. These approaches are chosen for their focus on observable steps and measurable progress.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then try approaches that match those needs. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively when to shift focus or try different tools based on what helps most.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make ongoing care more practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other demands while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also helps with relationship worries, self-esteem, and motivation.

What is her way of working in sessions?

She uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that combines understanding feelings with practical coping steps. Sessions focus on small, achievable goals and skills to use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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