Amy Montoya, LPC
Colorado LPC focused on trauma and families
- Trauma and abuse care
- Family and relationship work
- LGBT affirmative support
About Amy Montoya
Amy Montoya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 16 years of clinical experience. She combines a background of direct clinical work with a decade serving as a Social Services Director in a nursing home setting, which informs her understanding of caregiving, aging, and family systems.
Amy has worked extensively with LGBT-related concerns, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Her style emphasizes support and empowerment, helping people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Amy uses practical, evidence-informed strategies while centering the client's perspective and preferences. She aims to provide clear guidance and collaborative care so clients can build skills, process difficult experiences, and move forward at a sustainable pace. Those seeking a therapist who tailors treatment to individual needs will find Amy focused on partnership, growth, and recovery.
Amy has worked extensively with LGBT-related concerns, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Her style emphasizes support and empowerment, helping people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Amy uses practical, evidence-informed strategies while centering the client's perspective and preferences. She aims to provide clear guidance and collaborative care so clients can build skills, process difficult experiences, and move forward at a sustainable pace. Those seeking a therapist who tailors treatment to individual needs will find Amy focused on partnership, growth, and recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Montoya have?
Amy Montoya has 16 years of experience.
Is Amy Montoya a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: CO LPC LPC.0013922.
In which languages does Amy Montoya provide therapy?
Amy Montoya provides therapy in English.
Where is Amy Montoya located?
Amy Montoya is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Amy Montoya as my therapist?
You can work with Amy Montoya through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Montoya work with international clients?
Amy Montoya does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Montoya cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amy Montoya
Amy draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person's experience and building a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship to support self-directed growth and improved coping. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions, making it a useful option for those who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is a shared process - Amy works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals and to select or combine methods that fit best. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy remains responsive and effective.
Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care from a distance, and maintain consistency in treatment. Working online with a licensed professional allows clients to access therapeutic support in ways that match their lifestyle and comfort level.