KC Montoya

I earned my Doctor of Social Work from Capella University and my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. I have worked across behavioral health settings as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and organizational leader.

I work with adults & children who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, major life changes, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling stuck.

My goal is to provide practical support while helping clients better understand themselves, their patterns, and what they want to change.

My approach is direct, supportive, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a real conversation, not a clinical interview. I will listen without judgment, but I will also ask questions, challenge unhelpful patterns, and help you turn insight into action.

I often use cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, strengths-based, and motivational approaches. Treatment is adjusted to fit the person rather than forcing every client into the same process. We may work on reframing thoughts, improving boundaries, managing emotions, building structure, strengthening relationships, or making difficult decisions.

The first session is focused on getting to know you, understanding what brought you to therapy, and identifying what you would like to be different. You will have space to explain what has been happening without feeling pressured to share everything at once.

We will discuss your current concerns, relevant history, strengths, and goals. By the end of the session, I want you to have a clearer sense of what we may work on together and what the next steps will look like. My goal is to create an environment that feels comfortable, honest, respectful, and useful.