Maria Montano, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Maria Montano

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Learning Problems

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Behavioral Problems

Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Strength-Based

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Montano

Hi there, I'm Maria! I am Maria Montano, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 20 years of professional experience. I hold a Master's in Social Work from California State University, Fresno, and a Bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic State University. I have helped clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths to help you overcome challenges. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. I am here to support and empower you on that journey. My approach I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing to guide clients in making positive changes in their lives. My focus I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families. My experience includes treating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation/loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia. My communication style I provide an open, calm environment where clients can discuss their struggles, symptoms, and strengths. Together, we identify goals and the best ways to achieve them. I offer skills and strategies to manage symptoms and support progress toward becoming a healthier, more stable person.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Fresno, Master's in Social Work
California Polytechnic State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1295045870

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Maria Montano work with?

Maria Montano works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Montano?

Maria Montano frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Montano on their profile.