Maria Montes
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Let's Connect (516) 701-3170
Let us work together to get meaningful change in your life. The stressors of life do not discriminate and will find us all at some point. While we are more than capable of handling them, we can reach a place where it feels exhausting. It is at this place that we forget about how capable we truly are and success feels out of reach....... that is where I come in. Side by side, we will help you find the courage you have always had to overcome your challenges and help you develop into an even greater you. Building upon your strengths and recognizing your limits are steps to self discovery. Positivity is key to self improvement.
I use a variety of approaches in my counseling style (CBT, psychodynamic, etc.) focusing on strengthening mindfulness and improving self-awareness. We are all capable of more than we realize, but the burdens of life can sometimes prevent us from seeing that. This is why I seek to provide you tools and skills to improve introspection.
You may feel alone at times, especially when life becomes overwhelming. The path to overcome challenges is rarely easy, but as a team it is possible and can be less burdensome. Together we can face and address these challenges, so allow me the privilege of being a part of your journey.
Call or Email Maria Montes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (516) 701-3170
Let's Connect (516) 701-3170
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Paypal, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Maria Montes
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 701-3170
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 000759 Maria Montes
- In Practice for 25 years
- Attended New York University, MA in Counseling and Health Studies, Graduated 1997
- Degree/Diploma from Adamson University BS in Clinical Psychology / 1981
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maria Montes
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 701-3170
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
Maria Montes
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 701-3170
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Filipino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Filipino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Maria Montes
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 701-3170