Meet Therapist Carina Montoya.

It is my honor to be able to sit with you through whatever has brought you to therapy, and I look forward to meeting you.

Carina's clinical supervisor is Chirs Vavro, ILSW-S | EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant

 
 

I am a strengths-based therapist with experience in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, gender and identity development, relationships and family, and LGBTQ+ issues. I believe that everyone responds differently to therapy and tailor the therapeutic experience uniquely to each of my clients using your values, strengths, and goals. I work primarily with adolescents, emerging adults, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

 

As a licensed social worker, I focus on your strengths and values, working with you to achieve the goals we set together for your experience in therapy. My style is eclectic, meaning that I use a variety of theories and practices to best meet your needs, operating from a collaborative and holistic approach. I work within cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral realms using a client-centered approach to improve all areas of my clients' well-being.

 

My therapeutic style is client-led, allowing space for you to advocate for your needs, give voice to what is happening in your life, and feel validated and supported.

My focus in therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space for you to process current, past, and future events as we work together to meet your emotional and behavioral goals.

I evolve our sessions to meet your needs in pursuit of the goals we set together.

 

My areas of interest and expertise include:

·       trauma

·       anxiety

·       depression

·       gender and identity concerns

·       family conflict

·       relationships

·       loss and grief

 

I earned my masters in social work from Arizona State University in 2019 and have since worked with individuals and families using mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral interventions, solution-focused therapies, and somatic (body-based) approaches to trauma treatment. I am a certified clinical trauma specialist and while therapy can be challenging, I prioritize an environment that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and accepting for individuals of all identities and orientations.  

Carina Montoya accepts self-pay and health insurance.