Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
10 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78732
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Dr. Montano offers comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity in understanding their symptoms and diagnoses. Through thorough assessments, Dr. Montano provides clear treatment recommendations tailored to each individual’s unique needs. These evaluations help individuals and families gain insight into their mental health and create a path forward for effective treatment and support.
Testing with Dr. Montano can be done either virtually or in person, depending on your needs and preferences. The process involves completing different tasks or answering questions to assess how your brain works in areas like attention, mood, and emotions.
Whether you're an adult, a child, or someone with a disability, Dr. Montano will guide you through each step to make the experience as smooth as possible. After the evaluation, you’ll get a clear understanding of any diagnoses and practical recommendations for next steps in your treatment.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Melody Montano now - (512) 598-5035
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Superior HealthPlan
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (512) 598-5035
Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Dr. Roger Olivarri (Texas / 36843) Melody Montano
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from DBT Certification Evergreen Institute DBT Certification / 2018
- Degree/Diploma from University of Texas at San Antonio Counseling Psychology / 2012
- Attended Fielding Graduate University, PhD, Graduated 2023
Email me or call with questions - (512) 598-5035
Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Testing and Evaluation
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Assessments and Evaluations
- Behavioral Issues in Children
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
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Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S
10 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish (Español)
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish (Español)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Intervention
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Email me or call with questions - (512) 598-5035
Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S
Groups
Mindful Futures: Teen DBT Mastery Group
Welcome to 'Mindful Futures: Teen DBT Mastery Group'—a dynamic and supportive space for ages 12-17 where adolescents learn and practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills. This engaging virtual group focuses on equipping teens with effective coping strategies for emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. Ideal for teens navigating challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm tendencies, relationship issues, or other difficulties, this group provides a safe and collaborative environment to foster lasting positive changes and enhanced emotional well-being.
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$40+
Group Meets
Every Wed 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
Online
Austin, TX 78732
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Location
Nearby Areas
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Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S