Krissel Montano, LCSW

Krissel Montano is a Texas-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She works with people coping with relationship and family tensions, grief, anger, career strain, bipolar challenges, and major life changes. Krissel also supports those facing chronic pain, illness, and disability and people feeling isolated or overwhelmed by caregiver duties.

Krissel keeps sessions practical and down-to-earth. She listens for what matters most, then helps clients set small, achievable goals. Conversations focus on learning skills to handle strong emotions, improving communication, and finding daily routines that reduce strain.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thought patterns that make problems worse. She uses mindfulness techniques to help calm the mind and build awareness. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help clients clarify goals and take manageable steps forward.

Krissel brings three years of clinical experience in social work to her practice. She speaks English and Spanish and works with people across different backgrounds. Her style is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on real-world coping strategies rather than long theoretical talks.

People interested in addressing family of origin issues, attachment wounds, abandonment fears, or caregiver stress can expect focused, practical work. She encourages pacing the work to match each person’s needs and resources.

How Krissel’s approaches translate to online work

Krissel uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that increase worry or low mood, and then practices new ways of responding. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that involve unhelpful thinking.

She also brings mindfulness techniques into sessions to teach short exercises for grounding, reducing overwhelm, and increasing awareness of emotions and body sensations. Those practices are often helpful for stress, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness-related distress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Krissel will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. She tailors the plan over time based on what feels useful and feasible for the client.

The therapist’s profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer therapy across distances. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients practice skills between sessions and apply strategies in day-to-day situations.