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Angela Montague

Angela Montague

LCSW

New York

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Experienced LCSW focused on family concerns

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 048559
NPI
1942353313
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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  • Practical support
  • Respectful care
  • Realistic steps

About Angela

Angela Montague is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with thirty years of professional experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to ease everyday struggles. Angela keeps language straightforward and respectful so conversations stay clear and useful.

She commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also helps those facing addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to parenting and family concerns. Angela pays attention to multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and pressures that affect first responders and other high-stress roles.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs. Angela tailors the dialogue and any plan so it fits the client’s life and goals. She aims for realistic actions and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her approach is warm and direct. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting. Many people find that this straightforward tone makes it easier to talk about difficult topics and try new ways of coping.

Choosing to start therapy takes courage, and Angela acknowledges that step. Prospective clients can expect clear communication about next steps, practical suggestions between sessions, and a focus on what is most important to the client right now.

How Angela’s approaches fit into online therapy

Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear, practical work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and replacing them with small, manageable changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences at a steady pace, helping people reduce the hold of past trauma and build safer responses in daily life.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, what has helped or not helped before, and preferences for pace and style. That discussion guides which techniques are tried first and how the plan is adjusted over time.

Many people find online therapy helpful because it can make fitting sessions into a busy schedule easier. Online visits can reduce commute time and help maintain momentum between appointments. If you want to pursue online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is offered. The therapist and client will work together to match the approach and the practical setup to the client’s life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Angela help address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, and related topics such as career strain and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward, respectful, and compassionate. She focuses on clear conversation and practical steps that fit a client’s daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She brings thirty years of professional experience to her work, having provided care across a range of behavioral health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices there.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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