Hello!
ABOUT ME
I am so glad you are here!
If you are considering working with me, I think it is only fair for me to tell you a little about myself, as transparent as possible.
So, here it goes...
My name is Camila Montesano, I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the United States in 2001 and never left the sunshine state of Florida since!
I am fluent in Spanish and English and I am working my way up to Portuguese- I guess I can say my level of Portuguese is "conversational" but I might throw some Spanish words to finish my sentence (hehe). I am happily married and have three fur-kids. If I am not in a session or planning for one, you can mostly find me learning new things, making plans for new goals, conducting research, and implementing self-care. In my spare time, you can catch me exploring new places in town, traveling, visiting A LOT of dog parks, and spending time with my family (we are big on Barbecues)!
Now, for the good part, I was introduced to the world of Psychology at an early age after my parents got divorced. Since experiencing therapy myself, my interest in human behavior and mental processing started to fascinate me. How we think, feel and act has a great impact on our health and just like physical health, mental health is just as important. Truly, I find that psychotherapy has such a profound and positive impact on the psyche of any individual.
Fast forward a couple of years, I went to school and received my Master's of Science Degree in Psychology with a major in Mental Health Counseling, graduating with Distinction. After completion, I became board certified in the Florida Department of Health as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
In my practice, I work on different treatment approaches depending on the presenting concern. I would say that my main approach in psychotherapy usually involves Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus , Trauma Focus Therapy and Psychoanalytic Therapy. I have extensive experience in working with people with developmental disabilities and I also apply behavior therapy techniques during sessions.
I strongly believe that everyones journey is different, therefore in my work, I emphasize self-reliance and self-discovery, which means that rather than being the one with all the answers, I prefer to act as a facilitator and meet you where you are at while also providing you valuable tools. My methodology during sessions is based always on current research in the field, which I make it a point to stay up to date on all new discoveries to be able to provide the best care for my clients.
If you made it this far in my "about me", and you wish to proceed in scheduling, I would be honored to working with you. However, If you believe we might not be a good fit, that's okay too. My wish to you in that case is that you PLEASE don't give up in finding your therapist match. It is never too late to start working on you, I am rooting for you!
You deserve happiness, you deserve healing and you deserve personal growth.
I believe and know you can!
One step and a time...
With Love,
Camila
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Some of my methods
EXPERIENCE
Behavior therapy
In behavior therapy, the main focus is on learning's role in developing both normal and abnormal behaviors and reshaping maladaptive behaviors to healthy ones.
Psychoanalysis
In psychoanalysis, we focus on changing problematic behaviors by understanding the unconscious meanings and motivations behind them. Liberation from the inside-out!
Cognitive Behavior therapy
In cognitive behavior therapy, the focus is on reshaping unhealthy patterns of thinking that are interfering and limiting you to live your life to your full potential. We focus on awareness, education, being in the present and working on "what you have in control vs. what you don't" along with many more tools.
Florida International University
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Minor in Psychology
Carlos Albizu University
Master's in Psychology with a major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Recognized with Distinction
Education
Licenses
Experience
Board Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor
School Counseling Director
Private School
Mental Health School Counselor
Private School
Trauma Therapist
Non-Profit Trauma Center
Clinical Psychotherapist
Private Practice