Veronica Montoya , LPC, LMHC

Veronica Montoya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She earned a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University, and she is licensed to provide clinical mental health services. With nine years of experience, she has worked with children, adolescents, teens, young adults and adults from diverse backgrounds, with a particular focus on teens and young adults and their parents. Her clinical experience includes supporting people facing substance use, depression, anxiety, parent-child relationship concerns, self-esteem and body image issues, and challenges with decision making.

Veronica integrates cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to create practical, goal-oriented plans, while placing strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. She approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients set achievable goals and drawing on their existing strengths to address difficulties. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, ADHD, bipolar challenges, career issues, and coping with life changes, along with attachment, codependency, communication problems, social anxiety, and women's issues. Veronica offers services in both English and Spanish and is available to work with international clients. She emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies so clients can move toward the changes they want to make.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often used when clients want to reduce avoidance and build purposeful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, and it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and improving present-moment focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Veronica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and reviews progress together so adjustments can be made over time.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to connect from different locations, support continuity of care, and provide multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and need.