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.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
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.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider are; Empathy, good listener, cultural sensitivity, nonjudgemental, open-minded, genuine interest in others, and sense of humor.
Describe the client(s) you are 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.