Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 62 ratings

Maria Isabel Montalvo

LMHC, 15 years of experience

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Hi!! I am Maria Isabel Montalvo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I know it can be difficult to make the decision to start therapy or to choose the "right"counselor for you. I feel honored you stopped by to see if we might be a good fit together. Throughout my years of practice I've worked mainly with people who have dealt with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Personality Disorders among other mental conditions. I enjoy talking to my clients and listening to their struggles, fears, dreams and goals ; but furthermore, to work on the solutions. I consider my job as a Counselor my calling in life and I am deeply invested in my clients well being.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we will start with a brief introduction, then I will explain how therapy works and answer any question you may have. Then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create a treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a provider are; Empathy, good listener, cultural sensitivity, nonjudgemental, open-minded, genuine interest in others, and sense of humor.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Someone who is a good fit for my services is someone who is motivated to change, that believes healing and growth are important. Also clients that are responsible and committed to therapy and express their feelings.

Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 62 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

June 26, 2025

Amazing! Super knowledgeable. Gives great tips to improve a situation

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Maria

June 3, 2025

Maria is the best therapist I could’ve ever prayed for. She’s so open and welcoming, and understanding. I’ve never felt judged or misunderstood by her. Adore her.

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 54 with Maria

May 7, 2025

Thank you so much Maria for all of your help. In just our first session I already feel so much better, you listened to me and gave me great tips. I really appreciate your time.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Maria

About Maria Isabel Montalvo

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is an effective treatment to most mental heath disorders because it is based on the principle that an individual's thoughts and behaviors are connected/ CBT es un tratamiento efectivo para la mayoría de las condiciones mentales debido a que está basado en el principio de que los pensamientos y los comportamientos están conectados.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I use this method in my practice helping clients to cultivate awareness, to pay attention to the present moment, sensations and thoughts and to be curious and non-judgmental/ Utilizo este método en mi práctica ayudando a los clientes a cultivar el estar pendientes, vivir el momento presente y experimentar las sensaciones y pensamientos. También enfatizo el ser curiosos y no juzgar .

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I work with this treatment method to increase the client's sense of self and improve one's overall quality of life via self understanding and self control/ Utilizo la terapia Dialéctica para ayudar a los clients a conocerse a si mismos y a mejorar su calidad de vida a través de el conocimiento de su propio ser y el manejo de sus emociones.

Couples Counseling

I work with this treatment method to help couples find the answers they need in their relationship. Should we continue sharing our lives together? is there a chance we can get over this? I will help you realize your own answers/ La terapia de parejas que ofrezco les provee las herramientas para decidir si deben y desean continuar juntos el camino hacia el futuro.