New to Grow
Raquel Montes, LCSW (she/her/ella) is a bilingual English–Spanish, first-generation Latina therapist dedicated to serving the community with compassion and cultural humility. Rooted in her commitment to serve the community — “de servir a la comunidad” — she supports teens, families, and individuals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfullness and grounding strategies and more to support clients. Additionally, Raquel helps parents cultivate compassionate parenting and deepen care for themselves as they navigate their own journey. She offers a safe, grounding space and walks alongside you in your healing—if you’re ready.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and make sure we’re a good fit. I’ll spend time learning about you, your story, and what feels most important for you to work on in therapy. We’ll talk about your journey so far, your goals, and what you’re hoping to get from this space—at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths are my depth of experience and my ability to meet people where they are. I’ve supported individuals and families from all walks of life and across all age groups, blending compassion with gentle accountability. I hold a supportive, grounded space while helping you set direction, build skills, and move forward using a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with teens, individuals, and families—especially those from bilingual, bicultural, and first-generation communities—who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. You don’t have to be 100% ready—just willing to give therapy a try. Together, we’ll move at your pace, building practical tools and creating space for healing, growth, and more ease in your relationships and daily life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am trained in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care and have applied these approaches with clients for over 10 years. I integrate evidence-based skill building, emotional regulation, and safety-focused, strengths-based interventions to support healing, resilience, and meaningful behavior change across diverse clinical presentations.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I am trained in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care and have applied these approaches with clients for over 10 years. I integrate evidence-based skill building, emotional regulation, and safety-focused, strengths-based interventions to support healing, resilience, and meaningful behavior change across diverse clinical presentations.
Trauma Informed Care
I am trained in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care and have applied these approaches with clients for over 10 years. I integrate evidence-based skill building, emotional regulation, and safety-focused, strengths-based interventions to support healing, resilience, and meaningful behavior change across diverse clinical presentations.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I practice culturally sensitive therapy grounded in an understanding of the diverse needs of underserved communities of color, including Spanish-speaking clients. Drawing from my own bicultural background, I provide culturally responsive, strengths-based care that honors identity, language, and lived experience to support meaningful and equitable healing.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I am trained in parent–child psychotherapy and culturally sensitive therapy, with over 10 years of experience as a foster parent and caregiver trainer. I primarily work with families impacted by foster care, supporting attachment, cultural responsiveness, and healing within complex family systems.