Nancy Montes , LCSW

Nancy Montes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 22 years of professional experience. She brings a bi-cultural perspective and a commitment to cultural sensitivity, and she has worked with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, including Hispanic populations, as well as at-risk children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Nancy has helped individuals address grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), truancy, life and social skills, anger, and parenting concerns.

Nancy adapts dialogue and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs and supports clients through the early, often courageous steps toward change. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship while empowering people to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly make a difference. For most common concerns - like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the way that feels most convenient - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life. Licensed professionals provide these options, and clients may switch to a different therapist at any time if they would prefer a different fit.