- Guilt and shame
- Addiction support
- Trauma informed
About Madison
Madison Montes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with seven years of experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and the challenges that come with life changes. Madison also notes work related to guilt and shame among other concerns.
She draws on person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. In sessions she focuses on building a straightforward therapeutic relationship and understanding how past experiences shape current feelings and behavior. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the needs and goals a person brings.
Madison's background includes crisis response and outpatient care. That work involved individual therapy, group work, and supporting people facing substance use, relationship problems, and major life stressors. This range informs a practical style that balances direct feedback with collaborative skill-building.
Clients can expect help identifying patterns that keep guilt or shame active and learning concrete coping skills. Sessions may include attention to thinking styles, emotion regulation, and how behaviors affect relationships. The focus is on what is useful now, not on assigning blame.
She emphasizes an inclusive, nonjudgmental approach and works with people from many backgrounds and identities. Madison aims to help people gain insight, try new coping strategies, and make steady changes they find meaningful.
How therapeutic methods and online sessions come together
Madison describes her work as person-centered and trauma-informed and she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Person-centered work focuses on listening carefully and adjusting to what someone brings each week. Trauma-informed care pays attention to how past events affect current reactions and relationships. Two example techniques she uses are cognitive-focused work and skills-based strategies. Cognitive-focused work looks at thought patterns that keep guilt and shame active and helps people test and reframe unhelpful beliefs. Skills-based strategies teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and behavioral steps to reduce avoidance and impulsivity. Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means she may try a few methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan together. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since session formats are not specified here. Ask which formats are available when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between appointments. Some formats may be better for quick check-ins while others suit longer therapeutic work, so confirm the options when you match with her.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her additional focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses person-centered and trauma-informed work and draws from evidence-based techniques. The focus is on understanding patterns and building practical coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience and a background in crisis response and outpatient therapy, including individual and group work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.