April Montez
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist -
We all have difficult experiences during our lives. These can include loss, grief, change, death of a loved one, illness, and many others that disrupt our lives and sense of self. During these challenging times it is important to feel heard and seen. I am here to listen and to help my clients find and nurture their own strengths to manage through and grow from difficult experiences. Change can be sad, scary, and exciting, but it is my goal to help my clients work through all of these feelings.I specialize in working with adults and teens who have experienced trauma in their lives. Trauma comes in many forms: Domestic violence (physical and/or emotional), racism, childhood sexual trauma, witnessing a loved one struggle with addiction, being rejected by loved ones, experiencing loss, and many others. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is used to help individuals address and heal the emotional distress that results from traumatic life events. In addition to EMDR, I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy into my practice. In my experience, many people who have lived through such difficult experiences do not always identify them as traumatic, but they are living with the consequences of these experiences. I also have extensive experience working with individuals who identify as POC as well as members of the LGBTQ community. I work with my clients to create a plan to address their goals together through the therapeutic process. Through the use of therapy and the therapeutic relationship, it is my goal to help my clients to heal and have happier, more content lives.
Skills and Expertise
Attention Deficit (ADHD)
Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
Child or Adolescent
Chronic Pain or Illness
Depression
Domestic Violence
Emotional Abuse
Family Conflict
Gay Issues
grief
Identity Issues
LGBTQ
Loss or Grief
Mindfulness based therapy
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault
Transgender Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Harm Reduction
Mindfulness
Solution Focused Therapy
Telehealth-based
Modality