Therapist profile
Ana Montenegro, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 50293
- NPI1215068390
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT focused work
- Short term goals
- English and Spanish
About Ana
Ana Montenegro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) with about 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, grief, life transitions and career questions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she and the client track thoughts and behaviors, and try practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. She may offer short homework tasks and straightforward psychoeducation so clients know what to expect between visits.
Ana also draws from solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. That can mean setting short-term goals while also looking at longer patterns that come from family of origin or past experiences. She describes her style as collaborative and structured, with attention to both immediate problems and deeper influences on behavior.
Her background includes work in outpatient settings, group therapy and both in-office and online work. She has experience with blended family issues, parenting concerns, intimacy questions, body image, shame and social anxiety among other areas. She also notes experience with military life issues.
For some clients she integrates faith-based perspectives when requested. Her training and ongoing professional study inform how she shapes sessions and treatment plans. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to decide next steps.
How sessions work
How Ana’s Approaches Work Online
Ana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT involves identifying patterns of thought and behavior and trying practical exercises to shift those patterns; it can help with anger, anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a client’s own reasons for change and is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ana will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust plans over time. Together they decide which techniques feel most helpful and which targets to prioritize in sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking since the original biography lists both in-office and online experience but does not specify exact online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time so therapy fits around work or family commitments. The therapist will discuss practical details and help match the session style to the client’s needs and preferences.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, grief, career questions and life transitions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques and may assign optional homework and psychoeducation to support change. She also draws from solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience working in outpatient, group, in-office and online settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT, based in California.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.