What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.85
Average wait time
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Bedside manner
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“I’ve had a truly positive experience working with Heather. She has been incredibly supportive and has helped me navigate a lot. I always felt heard, understood, and encouraged during our sessions. I’m very grateful for the growth I’ve experienced with her guidance. Highly recommend.”
TYLess than 1 year ago
“I loved working with Heather! She has a calming, soothing presence and always offers valuable insight and advice in a kind, respectful manner. She was a great help to me and I'm sure many others. ”
SHMore than 1 year ago
About Heather Montemarano
Focus areas
Academic Stress
Creative Blocks
Self Esteem Issues
Anxiety
Life Transition
Women's Mental Health Issues
Creative Arts Therapy
Perfectionism
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Art Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Heather Montemarano
I am a registered, board-certified, and licensed creative arts therapist in NY and NJ with over 12 years of clinical experience. I hold a Master's in Professional Studies from the School of Visual Arts. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents seeking personal enrichment or treatment for anxiety, depression, disordered eating, perfectionism, low self-esteem, burnout, life transitions, and the psychological impacts of long COVID or living through the pandemic.
I take an integrative, humanistic approach in my practice, combining the creative process with talk therapy in a flexible, client-centered way. You don't need to be an artist or have any art experience to try art therapy. It's simply an alternative way to explore thoughts and feelings and a valuable tool to work toward symptom relief and personal goals.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I take a client-centered, humanistic approach in my practice. I treat each individual as such, and I make treatment as collaborative as possible in order to work through each person's presenting issues and toward their goals. Many of my clients have reported lifting of symptoms within only a few sessions, and continued improvement thereafter.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After you reach out to me, we'll complete an intake so that I can get a full picture of your history, learn what has been prompting you to seek support, and what your goals are.
Once we do that, we can begin our sessions, where we can use both talk therapy and the creative process to explore your thoughts and feelings. If you don't consider yourself an "artist", no problem! I'm here to support your process no matter where you're coming from.
Our sessions will take place via telehealth, so we will decide together how you would like to approach the artmaking process. Sometimes we can do it live during the session, sometimes you can complete something at home that we can discuss in session, and sometimes we might find it helpful to just talk.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $0 for 30 minutes
Ongoing session: $170 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I am paneled with Cigna. If you have Cigna, you will be directed to my Alma page to begin. If you wish to see me out of pocket or sliding scale, we will discuss payments individually! I want to make sure my care is as accessible as possible.
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Art Therapy Credentials Board
Education and training
- School of Visual Arts, Master's in Professional Studies
Professional memberships
- American Art Therapy Association
NPI number
1750740239
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Very nice and approachable. But I Would not suggest for any trauma or complex related issues.
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Great service and communication! I look forward working with this provider.
July 26, 2025Nichola N.Verified patientVideo visit
I’ve had a truly positive experience working with Heather. She has been incredibly supportive and has helped me navigate a lot. I always felt heard, understood, and encouraged during our sessions. I’m very grateful for the growth I’ve experienced with her guidance. Highly recommend.
Less than 1 year agoTY
I loved working with Heather! She has a calming, soothing presence and always offers valuable insight and advice in a kind, respectful manner. She was a great help to me and I'm sure many others.
More than 1 year agoSH
Heather was very welcoming and understanding. She allowed me to dictate the tempo of the session. I did not feel forced to divulge information during our session.
More than 1 year agoMW
Very easy going and understanding
March 19, 2024Richard P.Verified patientVideo visit
Heather Montemarano is fantastic and diligent with her work. She is an excellent listener, gives fantastic advice, and goes above and beyond to provide a comforting environment for her patients. I feel very lucky to have met someone like her.
More than 1 year agoHP
Very professional and helpful
More than 1 year agoDH
This is my first experience with art therapy and Heather is accepting of my creativity and guides me through the process patiently. She's kind, laidback, and always demonstrates active listening. She also provides a relaxed atmosphere and is flexible to address my individual needs in each session. I recommend Heather to anyone curious in talk or art therapy!
More than 1 year agoCG
Heather is an amazing clinician. She is warm, thoughtful, empathetic and with a good understanding of the therapeutic process and human psyche that she uses to facilitate a healing experience in a creative and down-to-earth manner. She is versatile and relatable and can tailor treatment options to one's specific needs with the ability to work her "magic" towards supporting one's mental wellness. In the years I worked with Heather, I really appreciated her insight, support and dedication to patient care and truly consider it a privilege to have her as part of a support team.
More than 1 year agoMJ
Heather is a compassionate person who gives you space to be heard and provides good objective feedback and constructive solutions/approaches.
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Which board certifications does Heather Montemarano have?
Heather Montemarano is certified by Art Therapy Credentials Board.
What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Montemarano?
Heather Montemarano frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Montemarano on their profile.
What languages does Heather Montemarano speak?
Heather Montemarano speaks English.
How do patients rate Heather Montemarano in reviews?
48 patients have reviewed Heather Montemarano. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.85/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.