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Bob Montero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Northport, NY 11768
Let's Connect (516) 701-3467
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I take a basic trauma approach. Often early in life, circumstances overwhelm us. We can feel unseen and misunderstood or as if we have to perform in order to be loved and accepted. When these situations are chronic, we naturally develop automatic responses to try and solve the problem. These responses arise again and again in adulthood without our bidding, creating varying degrees of anxiety and depression which negatively impact our relationships, careers, and ambitions. The good news is the system wants to find a way to heal itself. That’s what brought you here. It is my goal to help you realize your innate perfection.
In a non-judgmental environment, I help clients get unstuck. I employ EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and mindfulness, to help clients find ways to live the life they want to live. There’s an expression that says “if the only tool you have is a hammer, everything will look like a nail”. I’m happy to say, I don’t carry a hammer and you’re not a nail. It is
The Dalai Lama says, “within each of us is pure spontaneity waiting to be discovered”. We all have that potential but often get in our own way and become convinced that we ARE our limitations. It is my goal to help you create new wiring that helps you realize the life you want to live.
Call or Email Bob Montero now for a free 15 minute consultation - (516) 701-3467
Let's Connect (516) 701-3467
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (516) 701-3467
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Bob Montero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 091019 Bob Montero
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Certificate from IFS Institute 2021
- Certificate from Nalanda Institute Contemplative Psychotherapy 2018
- Attended Silver School of Social Work at New York University, Graduated 2017
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (516) 701-3467
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Bob Montero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW