What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I have been a patient of Kristeli's for just over a year. Kristeli is wonderful on so many levels, and I recommend her with the great enthusiasm. She is incredibly effective, attentive and epitomizes a true professional. Words cannot express how much she has helped me.”
KSMore than 1 year ago
“I've been working with Kristeli for almost 2 years and am so glad to have found her. Her approach to therapy is thoughtful and perceptive, allowing her to provide support in ways that work towards our larger goals. I really appreciate that she is able to draw from her expertise in many therapeutic methods in order to personalize the approach to me. Kristeli has helped me make real progress through her encouragement, advice, and tools that I can use outside of our sessions. She maintains a strong professionalism, but also makes our sessions feel conversational and open. I highly recommend her!”
VSMore than 1 year ago
About Kristeli Zappa Monterroso
Focus areas
Anxiety
Relationship Counseling
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Kristeli Zappa Monterroso
I help high-achieving and creative people gain awareness of issues that serve as barriers to reaching their full potential. These barriers can be external, such as life circumstances, or internal, such as subconscious beliefs, thought patterns, or defense mechanisms that no longer serve them.
Together, we work on identifying and removing these barriers, building coping skills to ease discomfort, and finding solutions while progressing toward a greater understanding of your goals and how to achieve them.
My work is informed by relational psychotherapy, attachment theory, Jungian analysis, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral therapies such as ACT, CBT, and TF-CBT. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College, City University of New York, which grounds my approach in evidence-based practice and compassionate care.
Kristeli Zappa Monterroso, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $0 for 15 minutes
Ongoing session: $275 for 45 minutes
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Clinical Social Work
NPI number
1063996403
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Kristeli is an incredible therapist - she’s kind, communicative, always on time, and all around a great practitioner.
More than 1 year agoSC
I have been a patient of Kristeli's for just over a year. Kristeli is wonderful on so many levels, and I recommend her with the great enthusiasm. She is incredibly effective, attentive and epitomizes a true professional. Words cannot express how much she has helped me.
More than 1 year agoKS
I've been working with Kristeli for almost 2 years and am so glad to have found her. Her approach to therapy is thoughtful and perceptive, allowing her to provide support in ways that work towards our larger goals. I really appreciate that she is able to draw from her expertise in many therapeutic methods in order to personalize the approach to me. Kristeli has helped me make real progress through her encouragement, advice, and tools that I can use outside of our sessions. She maintains a strong professionalism, but also makes our sessions feel conversational and open. I highly recommend her!
More than 1 year agoVS
I’ve had 3 other therapists in the past and Ms. Kristeli has been the most helpful on my journey to a healthier state of mind. She’s professional, humble and understanding at the same time. I highly recommend her!
More than 1 year agoSP
I began working with Kristeli during the pandemic and worked with her about a year and a half before our sessions came to an end because I moved out of the country and my insurance no longer covered me.
Working with Kristeli was pivotal in reframing some of the negative ways by which I habitually interpreted my own emotions and experiences. Kristeli's approach to our sessions was subtle yet grounded. While some people may begin therapy with the expectations that all the 'answers' they're looking for will be handed to them, Kristeli gave me the space to work through my thoughts and emotions myself. I very much felt that Kristeli was gently but firmly giving me the tools to process my own thoughts and emotions in a healthier, more balanced way, and to be able to reexamine my life events from different perspectives rather than being burrowed in the idea that my own negative thought patterns are my actual reality. I genuinely feel that I am much more equipped to manage my own stress and anxieties after having worked with her and that I can see immense growth in my life as a result of our sessions together.
More than 1 year agoGK
I began working with Kristeli during the pandemic and saw her regularly for about a year and a half before our sessions came to an end because I moved out of the country and my US-based insurance no longer covered me. Our sessions together were extremely pivotal in reframing some of the negative ways that I interpreted certain emotions or experiences, and I also took away a lot of tangible tactics on how to deal with my stress and anxiety. Working with Kristeli helped me realized how burrowed in I was in certain paradigms and helped me to have a more balanced and well-rounded approach to interpreting my own life events, as well as the responses and behavior of people around me. Kristeli's approach to our sessions were subtle yet grounded in support. Many people may go into therapy for the first time expecting a one-time life-changing event, or that the therapist may provide all the answers but Kristeli really just held space for me to express and work through my own thoughts and emotions, while guiding me through that analysis and asking me gentle but probing questions that helped me to examine my own life from different perspectives. There's very much a feeling of being given tools to work through my own emotions rather than someone working through them for me, which I deeply appreciate. I genuinely feel that I am better equipped to deal with the stresses and anxieties of my daily life after having worked with her.
More than 1 year agoGK
Kristeli was my first therapist and she was everything I could have wanted:
- Patient
- Personal
- Encouraging
She helped me develop an action-oriented plan to make progress against what we discussed in our sessions and made me feel listened to. I was able to achieve so much with her advice and thought-provoking questions!
More than 1 year agoSK
I am so glad that I found Kristeli! She's personable and perceptive, and I always leave our sessions feeling supportive and seen. We've worked together for a while now, and she's really helped me manage my anxiety and feel more confident and equipped to handle tough moments with ease. I highly recommend working with her!
More than 1 year agoES
She was not only caring and listened intently but gave me great advice. She treats you like a peer - like someone who cares deeply and wants to see you grow and succeed. I have found that whenever I am having a rough week or going through something tough she is the first person I want to call as I know she will give me the tools and advice I need to get through it. She points out my growth, even when I don’t see it. She’s great and I’d highly recommend her to anyone.
More than 1 year agoER
Working with Kristeli over the past year has been a great experience. She’s been incredibly helpful and made a huge difference in how I think and live. She made me feel comfortable when I was new to therapy and I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist
More than 1 year agoLP
Kristeli is absolutely amazing. She has completely transformed the way I think about and approach situations. The amount of personal growth I’ve experienced since I started working with her is so noticeable that my friends and family have consistently pointed it out. She always makes me feel 100% comfortable during our sessions and always shows up. Highly recommend!!!
More than 1 year agoJS
I’ve been working with Kristeli for a year, and she’s amazing. I actually look forward to our sessions, not only because I always get a ton of valuable insight, tools, and support, but because I also just really enjoy our time together. (It is possible!) I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smart, kind partner in their growth.
More than 1 year agoLE
I really enjoy coming to see Kristeli! She is so knowledgeable and puts me at ease. The insights I have gained by seeing her for therapy are truly countless. Just yesterday my cousin told me how much I’ve grown since I began therapy and I can honestly say I couldn’t have done it without Kristeli being the professional she is. I would highly recommend her as a clinician for anyone!
More than 1 year agoSR
Kristeli is so caring and you immediately feel connected to her. She allows you to open up, gives you tools on how to handle situations, and has truly changed me for the better. I highly recommend her services.
More than 1 year agoBZ
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Kristeli Zappa Monterroso frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kristeli Zappa Monterroso on their profile.
What languages does Kristeli Zappa Monterroso speak?
Kristeli Zappa Monterroso speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Kristeli Zappa Monterroso in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Kristeli Zappa Monterroso. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. 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.