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Ana Montenegro

Ana Montenegro

LMFT

California

Supportive, practical therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 50293
Experience
10 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • CBT informed
    • Motivational interviewing
    • Spanish spoken

    About Ana

    Ana Montenegro is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with ten years of clinical experience. She offers a calm, straightforward presence and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges. Ana speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy approachable for people looking for practical change.

    Ana draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using clear, goal-focused steps to help clients notice patterns and try small experiments in daily life. She often combines this with Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and Solution-Focused ideas to set short-term, achievable goals. Sessions may include discussion, skill practice, and optional between-session exercises.

    She describes therapy as a team effort where the client’s goals guide the work. Ana pays attention to the therapeutic relationship and checks in about what is and isn’t working. Her style leans toward structured, time-limited work when that fits a person’s needs, but she will also support longer-term exploration when needed.

    Ana has worked in outpatient settings with individuals and groups on grief, trauma, blending families, body image, commitment and communication problems, and life transitions. She also offers Christian Counseling when clients request support framed by spiritual beliefs.

    She keeps current through ongoing reading, trainings, and conferences. To begin, readers should use the platform’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to Ana’s availability.

  2. How Ana Uses Talk Therapy Online and What to Expect

    Ana commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation in a collaborative way.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ana will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Then she and the client decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

    Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since this profile does not list specific session formats. Ask about available online options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also lets people continue consistent work through life changes without rearranging major commitments.

    Ana aims to tailor sessions to each person’s schedule and goals, helping clients practice skills between meetings and track changes over time. Ask about language options and any session preferences during the initial matching step.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can Ana help with?

    Ana works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, relationship and parenting issues, grief, anger, ADHD, and other life changes and identity concerns.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and practical, using goal-focused work and check-ins about the relationship. She may suggest exercises between sessions to reinforce what was discussed.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She has about 10 years of experience working in outpatient and group settings with a range of presenting problems.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How does payment work and what does it cost?

    Costs vary with location and the subscription used by the platform; the subscription can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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