About me

Do you have a teen who has experienced trauma, addiction, with feelings of being unheard, or not understood? I provide a safe space to feel heard and understood. We move beyond what is “wrong with your teen ” to assisting your teen in identifying what is "RIGHT with me". When they know who they are they find the courage to change. I have worked with teens in crisis from all socioeconomic for over 15 years

I received my bachelor's degree from East Central University and my master's degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lakes University. I have been practicing psychotherapy since 1999 at such facilities as The Native American Center of Recovery, Dr. Dan Marker (National Counselor of the Year), Bayview Behavioral Hospital, and Kinzel & Associates. I developed an eight-week curriculum for victims of domestic violence and 12 session parenting curricula. Additionally, I hold level I certification in Neuro- Sequential Model of Therapy from Dr. Perry's Child Trauma Academy and am certified in hypnotherapy. I am a Licenced Clinical Social Worker with the state of Texas, license #66580. Finally, I have specialized training in working with families, children and trauma.

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Eating disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LCSW 66580

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Theresa Montoya. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 13, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks

We just started with Theresa and my 16yr old son likes her. Theresa made him feel very comfortable and listened. I am confident Theresa can help give some tools to handle stress.

Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

She's amazing

Written on Apr 04, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Very good listener. Good observations. Nonjudgmental.

Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Great people skills as well as top therapy advice
She has helped me greatly
Available, kind, considerate, and professional
It’s like talking to a good friend

Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Theresa is so great! I can’t recommend her enough. She has really helped me with my anxiety and depression and finding the root of these. I still have a long way to go but I am excited I have such a great therapist to help me!!

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

First therapist I’ve ever seen who has truly helped me with some important breakthroughs and is helping my life significantly

Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks

I really enjoyed it I found it relaxing I felt comfortable and respected I think this is going to help me lots and give me lots of adive on how to help myself. x

Written on May 26, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I greatly appreciate Theresa’s empathy and understanding - she’s a great listener and is very knowledgeable in her way of helping me navigate challenging life circumstances

Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

So very caring and professional. I felt heard and seen and not alone. Warm and wonderful. Helped me see patterns and how to change them.

Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

A fantastically well educated and knowledgeable therapist. I would greatly recommend her services.

Written on Dec 30, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue

Theresa has been so helpful with me moving through my emotions and finally beginning to understand where these feelings and emotions have come from. I'm finally beginning to process things. It feels good to be able to be open and vulnerable in a safe space. Theresa has been helpful giving me the tools I need to get through the overwhelm I often feel.

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