Amy Montoya, LPC

Colorado · 16 years in practice

Amy Montoya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.

License and registration

LPC, Colorado: LPC.0013922 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1770816696 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Amy

Amy Montoya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. She brings 16 years of experience in behavioral health and long-term care settings. Amy focuses on clear, practical support and meets people where they are in life.

She has a background in social services leadership at a nursing home and many years helping people with trauma, LGBT concerns, and depression. That mix of settings shaped a straightforward style that values respect and sensitivity.

Background and approach

Amy uses a collaborative approach to build a plan that fits each person. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She helps clients talk through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and challenges like addiction or body image concerns.

EMDR is one of the approaches she includes when working through trauma and distressing memories. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking, and client-centered therapy to keep the work focused on each person's needs. People who reach out can expect steady support aimed at practical change.

Amy emphasizes small, achievable steps and skills that can be used between sessions. She frames therapy as a partnership to increase coping, confidence, and day-to-day functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Amy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Amy names

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Online support

How therapeutic methods work online and what to expect

Amy often uses EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client-centered work to guide online sessions. EMDR involves focused attention and processing of distressing memories and can help with trauma-related symptoms when the approach fits the client's needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and tailoring the pace and topics to what matters most to the person.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, past experiences, and personal preferences, then recommend methods and adjust them as work progresses. This collaborative planning helps make sure the approach matches the client’s needs and comfort level.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between meetings. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into daily life and keep consistent momentum toward goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Amy commonly address?

Amy helps people with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and family concerns, and self-esteem challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs and focuses on achievable steps.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of experience in behavioral health and spent a decade as a Social Services Director in a nursing home setting.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

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