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Nancy Montes

CA LCSW 26312
Credentials
CA LCSW 26312
NPI Number
1528273372
Location
California
Languages
English
Nancy Montes
22 years experience

About Nancy Montes

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 22 years of professional work experience.
I am Bilingual (Fluent in English & Spanish), Bi-Cultural and believe in being cultural sensitive. I have helped individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, including Hispanic populations, at-risk children, adolescents, adults, families, couples. I am skilled in assisting clients work through and resolve issues with grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, ODD, truancy, life and social skills, anger, and parenting. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Licenses

LCSW
26312

Professional experience

  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Family problems
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Languages

  • English

12 Reviews

“I am very happy to have been matched with Nancy, she is a well rounded person. The fact that she is bilingual- in Spanish and English, is bicultural, and uses practices taught within Neuroscience has been so helpful for me.”

“Nancy takes a real and reflective approach.”

“She is very good at quickly assessing our situation, making recommendations and holding us accountable for our behavior.”

“I had my first session with Nancy. And I have been really hesitant about going to therapy lately. But she eased all my fears. So kind very knowledgeable. Can’t wait for my next session.”

“She is a kind and understanding therapist.”

“She makes me feel comfortable and has great professional expertise”

“Excellent first session!”

“A very wise and knowledgeable person to talk to and a great listener.”

“Miss Montes was incredible during my sessions. She listens. I have a toddler that would sometimes require attention during my session and she was patient and even interacted with her which my child loved. I will take the tools and advice that Miss Monte’s has given and use them daily.”

“What I like about Nancy is that I don't have to explain to her the nature of my job, she's already been there, done that. Most people (including therapists) cannot fathom how hard my job is, the politics, the danger, etc... I don't have time to explain that, I need to dig into my issues, Nancy gets that. Thank you!”

“I am happy to have a Latina counselor who understands my culture and empowers me as a client.”

“Love Nancy. She's very friendly, open, and helpful.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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