Allie Montoya

MA., RCC #20537

Allie Montoya is accepting new clients.

Hi, I’m Allie (she/her), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in beautiful British Columbia. I offer virtual and in-person counselling sessions from downtown Vancouver for individuals and couples hoping to gain tools to live a happier, healthier life. I hold a Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, where I was honoured to receive the Social Justice Scholarship in 2020 — a recognition that continues to guide the heart of my work today.

My approach to therapy is equal parts evidence-based and deeply human. I believe that real healing starts in a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported without pressure or pretense. Whether we’re navigating anxiety, relationships, neurodiversity, ADHD, trauma, identity, parenting, burnout, or big life transitions, my goal is to walk alongside you with warmth, insight, humour, and compassion in the counselling space.

Spanish and English Speaking Registered Counsellor

I grew up in Latin America in a multicultural household fluently speaking both English and Spanish. That part of my identity deeply informs how I move through the world today — and how I show up in the therapy room. It’s given me a nuanced understanding of culture, language, and belonging, and I bring this lens to my work with folks from all walks of life, especially those navigating identity, cross-cultural experiences, or systems that weren’t built with them in mind.

I work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, and I tailor my approach to every individual because therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all — it should fit you. Integrating several modalities such as Emotion Focused, Existential, and Narrative Therapy, in addition to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy tools, I aim to be adaptive to the needs of every client and support this through ongoing training and education, staying responsive to my clients’ diverse and evolving needs.

My path to counselling wasn’t linear – my undergrad had nothing to do with psychology – but it was deeply intentional. I started volunteering at the BC Crisis Centre in 2017, and what began as a way to give back, quickly turned into a calling. Starting over academically took commitment, humility, and more than a few late-night study sessions — but it’s a journey that shaped how I show up today: driven, grounded, and very much human.

When I’m not in session, you’ll probably find me hiking or camping, spending time with my little family, dancing to live music, dreaming up my next travel adventure, or walking my dog Lemon — who, despite her name, is a total peach.

You can email me directly at info@alexandracounselling.com

Allie’s informed consent form can be found here.

Approaches Used

Anti-Oppressive, Attachment Informed / Attachment Based Therapy, Critical Race Theory / Culturally Informed / Culturally Competent, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Feminist Intersectional Therapy (FIT), Gottman Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, Sex and Kink Positive, Sex Worker Positive, Somatic and Body-Centred Approaches, Trauma Informed Therapy

Specialties and Areas of Practice

Accountability, ADHD, Alternate Relationship Structures, Anxiety, Autism, BIPOC and Cultural Issues, Boundary Setting, Break-Ups, Burnout, Career Counselling / Work Issues, Children, Communication Skills, Couples Therapy, Dating, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Regulation and Anger, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Identity, Immigrant Experience, Interpersonal Challenges, Kink and Sex Positive, LGBTQIA2S+, Life Meaning and Purpose, Life Transitions, Marriage Therapy, Minority Issues, Motivation, Neurodivergence, New Parents, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, PTSD / Complex PTSD, Relational Trauma, Relationship Issues, Reproductive Struggles, Self-Esteem, Sex Worker Allied, Sexuality and Gender, Shame, Stress Management and Stress Reduction, Student Support, Transgender / Nonbinary / Gender-Nonconforming, Trauma, Youth / Young Adults 14+

Allie Montoya is accepting new clients.

How Much Counselling Will I Need?

It depends on what you want. Most clients fall into one of three categories:

One (or two) and done – I just want some advice to move forward on a problem. Cool, just let me know that so I can make sure the session will be focused.
Acute issue – I need some support to resolve an issue, but I don’t want to be in counselling forever. This usually takes 8-12 sessions but could be shorter or longer based on your needs (time, financial, issue complexity). We create the ideal structure together.
Long-term therapeutic relationship – I need a safe space to process life events. Sessions are often booked up to a year in advance so you can count on the structure and support. The topic often changes session to session, but relates back to an overarching theme of self-development, relationship management, or something of that nature.

I can’t tell you which issues fall into which bucket, or guarantee results, because each client is unique. It’s best to let me know which category you think you might fall into, we can check and adjust as needed.

What experience or background do you bring to your counselling and supervision practice that is uniquely yours?

I grew up in a Latin country with a Latin father and an American mother. Despite spending most of my life in Mexico, I was always known and recognized as a foreigner within my community. After moving to Canada to attend university, I was again considered a foreigner. I loved growing up abroad but have always felt conflicted over my cultural heritage and identity. I bring to every counselling session an understanding of how one can feel foreign within their own community, and the impact that can have on one’s mental wellbeing.

What is your favourite thing about working closely with people every day?

The raw, genuine, honest human connection. Being able to show up for someone, support them, and walk alongside them through their personal journeys of self-discovery and empowerment is a privilege.

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Last Updated: June 3, 2026 Created: September 1, 2022

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