Nancy Montes, LCSW
Licensed in California · 22 years in practice
Nancy Montes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 22 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 26312 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1528273372 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
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About Nancy
Nancy Montes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 22 years of experience. She brings steady, practical help for people who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Her approach is warm and direct, focused on helping people find clearer ways to manage stress and feel more in control.
Nancy uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered work to listen and shape goals with the client.
Background and approach
She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try out different behaviors. She also incorporates mindfulness to help people notice strong emotions and respond more calmly. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.
Nancy helps people build skills for day-to-day problems such as managing worry, improving self-esteem, and coping with loss. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image concerns, social anxiety, and issues that come up for young adults. Over two decades she has worked in California settings with diverse populations and a range of concerns.
Her background supports practical problem solving alongside deeper emotional work when that is needed. Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate tone and a plan that fits their life. Nancy explains options clearly and adapts techniques to what works for each person.
She encourages small, steady steps and supports people as they try new ways of coping. The aim is to help clients feel more able to manage everyday challenges and rebuild confidence.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nancy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nancy names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Online support
Online approaches that meet you where you are
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building goals together. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps shape a plan that fits daily life; this approach can help with self-esteem, family stress, and feeling heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and social phobia.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Strategies can be adjusted over time so the work stays useful and relevant to what the person wants to change.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video is not convenient, live chat for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, manage shorter check-ins, or avoid needing strong bandwidth. Online work supports steady progress through skill practice, short homework, and regular contact without requiring travel.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Nancy focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also works with caregiver stress, body image, postpartum depression, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, combining listening with clear, actionable steps. Sessions mix supportive conversation with tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Nancy has 22 years of professional experience working in California. That background includes helping people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice and experience are based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
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