- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Communication skills
About Laneka
Laneka Montgomery is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
She helps people build more self-love and clearer communication skills. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Conversations often include examining beliefs that keep someone stuck and practicing small behavior changes that bring more steady mood and confidence.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means using methods shown to help with mood disorders and anxiety, while adapting them to each person’s situation. Sessions tend to be collaborative, with the therapist and client choosing strategies together based on what is working.
People often come when a job change, relationship shift, caregiving role, or health concern leaves them unsure what to do next. She guides clients toward clearer priorities and coping skills so they can manage stress and make decisions with less overwhelm.
Laneka keeps the focus on attainable steps rather than promises. She will talk through current problems, practice communication and emotion-regulation skills, and support people as they test new ways of relating and living. Her approach is steady and practical, aimed at helping people move forward one step at a time.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Laneka uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, which helps reduce anxiety and shift low mood by changing patterns of thinking. Another approach focuses on building communication skills and behavior changes, useful for relationship difficulties and improving self-esteem.Choosing the right method is part of the work. She and the client assess which techniques fit the person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative effort so strategies are picked based on usefulness and the client’s comfort.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice communication and coping skills in real-life contexts and bring those experiences back to therapy for review.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative process to identify small, practical steps. Sessions often combine talking through thoughts with practicing new communication and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in clinical settings with mood disorders and stress-related concerns. That background informs her practical focus on coping strategies and symptom management.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is credentialed as LCSW-C in Maryland and holds LCSW licenses in Florida and Virginia. Her listed practice location is Maryland.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process connects you to her profile and the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.