Priscilla Montes

Hello, my name is Priscilla Montes. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed social worker serving clients in our Wheaton and Geneva locations, seeing clients both in-office and virtually (telehealth). I have clinical background experience working with adult and adolescent patients hospitalized for psychiatric disorders and I am currently on staff at a local hospital. I have a bachelor's degree in human development and family sciences with an emphasis in individual development. I also hold a master's degree in social work. Other areas of practice have included working as a certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Legal Advocate Coordinator, Partner Abuse Intervention Facilitator, Medical Discharge Planner, Case Management and Crisis Intervention. I also have experience working with children, geriatrics, and individuals experiencing developmental and/or physical disabilities and homelessness.

My favorite slogan is "Embrace the journey." I am committed to facilitating the process of growth and positive changes for a healthier lifestyle for any and every individual seeking such.

Specialties.

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Medical Illness
• Co-Dependency
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Grief/Loss
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Self-Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Trauma

Treatment approaches.

• 12 Step Facilitation
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Art Therapy
• Coaching
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Group Psychotherapy
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Positive Psychology
• Solutions Focused Therapy
• Strengths-Based Therapy

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