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Compassionate counselor focused on practical steps

Montoria Liggans, LMHC, LPC

3 years in practice · based in Virginia · sessions in English · online only

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About Montoria

Montoria Liggans is a licensed mental health counselor who brings three years of clinical experience to her work in Virginia. She focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. Montoria emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a calm presence in sessions.

Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set small, concrete steps clients can use between sessions. Conversation and clear goals guide the process rather than abstract theory.

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Background and approach

She adapts language and pacing to each person’s needs. Montoria helps people untangle communication problems and rediscover a sense of life purpose. For grief or trauma she aims to create steady progress through manageable tasks and steady check-ins.

For relationship concerns she focuses on improving how people talk and connect with one another. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Montoria is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Virginia. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled according to availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Montoria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in plain language. One common approach focuses on symptom management through practical skills - teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior adjustments to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This helps people handle intense moments and build steadier routines.

Another frequent focus is processing loss and trauma through paced conversation and gradual exposure to difficult memories. That approach aims to reduce avoidance and help people regain daily functioning one small step at a time. For relationship and communication concerns she concentrates on practicing clearer ways to talk and listen so interactions feel less heated and more productive.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are, while phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, school, and family life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Montoria commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship problems, plus communication issues and questions about life purpose.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a collaborative, goal-oriented style that emphasizes listening first and setting clear, manageable steps to practice between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relational concerns.

Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is listed with the credentials LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Virginia.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work for sessions?

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

How do I get started with scheduling?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

What this counselor works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Virginia, Indiana
Languages
English