- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Spanish
- Works with grief
About Krissel
Krissel Montano, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and anger. She also supports those facing relationship or family tensions, career strain, compassion fatigue, and the day-to-day effects of chronic illness or caregiving. Her tone is straightforward and practical in sessions.
Krissel uses clear, goal-focused methods to help clients manage symptoms and handle life changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set short-term goals and keep progress moving.
Her work emphasizes simple, teachable tools. Sessions often include identifying specific patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of communicating. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and feelings of abandonment or emptiness when these affect daily life.
Krissel has three years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker credential in Texas. She offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Practical matters like scheduling and cost are handled through the site’s sign-up process.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative approach focused on practical steps. Krissel aims to make therapy accessible and relevant to real problems, from coping with disasters to navigating career stress and dealing with impulsivity or isolation.
How her approaches transfer to online work
Krissel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage anxiety and ground emotional reactions. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people find personal motivation and set clear, achievable goals. These methods emphasize short-term steps and practical problem solving that translate well to talk-based sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. If quiet surroundings, less visual focus, or shorter check-ins are helpful, discuss those preferences when scheduling to find what works best.Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, career strain, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her practical approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, using tools like thought tracking, behavior experiments, mindfulness exercises, and short-term goal setting to address day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working as a therapist in Texas.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is an LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and her practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when booking to coordinate sessions.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.