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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.
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.
My greatest strengths as a provider are; Empathy, good listener, cultural sensitivity, nonjudgemental, open-minded, genuine interest in others, and sense of humor. I am direct and intentional. I take my job seriously and I work hard to help my clients.
My ideal clients for therapy are motivated individuals who genuinely want to create change and are willing to work on their issues. They are committed to their process, consistent with their appointments, and dedicated to completing the exercises and tools they learn during therapy. I seek those who are open and willing to grow and improve, and who are committed to their emotional and personal well-being. Mis clientes ideales para trabajar en terapia son personas motivadas a cambiar y con un genuino deseo de trabajar en sus problemas. Son personas comprometidas con su proceso, dispuestas a ser consistentes con sus citas y a dedicar tiempo y esfuerzo para completar los ejercicios y herramientas que aprenden en la terapia. Busco a quienes tienen la apertura y la disposición para crecer y mejorar, y que están comprometidos con su bienestar emocional y personal.
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.
Psychoanalytic
I work with this therapeutic approach to uncover unconscious conflicts, aiming for deep-seated personality change and symptom relief.
9 ratings with written reviews
January 19, 2026
I felt confident and felt quite welcomed, I hope to solve our problems and get ahead as a couple
December 3, 2025
CONSIDERO QUE MARIA ISABEL ES UNA EXCELENTE PROFESIONAL Y UN SER HUMANO ENCANTADOR, CREO FIRMEMENTE QUE ME PODRA AYUDAR MUCHO EN LAS DIFERENTES SESIONES DE TERAPIA, MUCHAS GRACIAS
June 26, 2025
Amazing! Super knowledgeable. Gives great tips to improve a situation