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Important Scheduling Note: Due to working full-time in macro social work implementation in the public-sector, slot availability is largely limited to either lunch-hour appointments or limited weekend appointments -- which is typically appropriate for lower-acuity working adult professionals. I maintain a small caseload. If you require appointments during working hours (besides lunch slots, which are available!), I would be unable to accommodate this need.
My approach to therapy is built upon a broad and unique foundation: 15 years of distinguished military service (Army active-duty and Air Force Reserve), social work, and public health analysis.
This background provides a wealth of experience to address your unique needs. Outside of my military career, I earned my Master's in Social Work (4.0 GPA) from Barry University and have worked across the entire spectrum of care: inpatient, intensive outpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and public health.
My primary therapeutic modalities are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained in a variety of other evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and many more. I attempt to learn 1 new therapy method per bi-ennium -- to stay engaged and fresh.
I am a LCSW with over 20 years of experience who works with clients as a partner in their healing journey. I have a PhD in Public Affairs with a social work emphasis, and teach issues of ethics, working with complex cases and use of technology. My background is diverse including working in community mental health, hospice and end of life care, oncology and medical issues, as well as working with gender and sexual minorities.
I am an experienced and caring therapist with Ph.D. and LCSW certification. I view therapy as a partnership between client and therapist. I work with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. Additionally, I have broad expertise in emotionally focused couples therapy, sex therapy and family therapy. I have helped clients from many different cultural backgrounds.
I support mutual respect and open communication in therapy. I begin by listening and understanding your situation. Together we work on a personalized treatment plan shaped to reach your goals.
Lidiar con una tristeza profunda que no desaparece, vivir con el cuerpo en constante alerta por la ansiedad, o sentir que el pasado sigue doliendo en el presente a través de recuerdos y bloqueos, es una experiencia agotadora. Si te encuentras atravesando por procesos de trauma, estrés postraumático (TEPT), ansiedad, depresión o los desafíos de un trastorno de la personalidad, quiero que sepas que hay un camino hacia la calma.
Mi nombre es Maria Isabel Montalvo y soy psicoterapeuta especializado/a en salud mental compleja y terapia relacional. En mi consulta encontrarás un espacio de absoluta seguridad, confidencialidad y respeto, libre de juicios, diseñado para procesar tus heridas y regular tus emociones a tu propio ritmo.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Florida, Louisiana and Texas with a strong background in both school and clinical counseling. Over the years, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults as they navigated challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Please send me an email at [email protected] and we can arrange an initial consult or book your first session.
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