At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 55182
- NPI
- 1295388007
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Spanish and English
- Practical coping skills
About Krissel
Krissel Montano is a Texas licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles. She supports those facing grief, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, and career or life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Krissel focuses on practical strategies people can use day to day. She listens for what matters to each person and helps them set small, achievable goals. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving coping skills.
She uses clear, research-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide the work. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques are added when helpful to build emotional awareness and find workable solutions.
Krissel has three years of clinical experience as an LCSW - that stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Texas. She often helps clients untangle family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
People who come for help might be coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress, struggling with impulsivity or guilt, or trying to recover from loss. She helps people identify small steps forward and supports them while they make changes.
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Approaches that guide online sessions
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance, which can be useful for goals like improving self-care or managing impulsivity.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Sessions often include short exercises and homework so people can practice new ways of reacting to anxiety, low mood, or relationship stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Krissel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they set priorities and try techniques that match the client's needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist's profile notes practice in Texas and multilingual sessions in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what format and session length will work best for your routine and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be discussed in sessions?
Krissel works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue, career worries, bipolar concerns, and related struggles.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and building practical skills to reduce overwhelm.
What is Krissel's background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of clinical experience practicing in Texas. Her work emphasizes real-world strategies and emotional support.
Where is the therapist based and what are the credentials?
Krissel is a Texas-based LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate speakers of both languages.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any scheduling or regional considerations when you begin the matching process.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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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