Maria Montesano

Psychotherapy, LMHC

Not Taking New Clients

Maria Montesano specializes in working with people with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She provides a warm and empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. She believes having an authentic connection with your therapist is essential for healing and growth.

Specialties

General Mental Health

Personal Growth

Relationship Issues

Locations

Brooklyn

Teletherapy

Finances

$ $ $ $ $

Sliding Scale

UnitedHealthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Aetna

Oscar

UHC Student Resources

Out-of-pocket

“My background in sociology has created an understanding of the social forces that shape our society and has allowed me to see that many of our personal troubles are an understandable response to larger systemic issues.”

What was your path to becoming a therapist?

I've worked in the mental health field for over 10 years, working in a variety of settings from inpatient to community mental health, from private practice to substance abuse treatment. This experience has allowed me the opportunity to be part of the healing process for a diverse array of clients from all different backgrounds. My background in sociology has created an understanding of the social forces that shape our society and has allowed me to see that many of our personal troubles are an understandable response to larger systemic issues.

What should someone know about working with you?

I use an integrative approach that combines elements of humanistic, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based modalities. Your therapy will be customized to your individual needs. There’s no homework unless you want it!

How do your own core values shape your approach to therapy?

My values of honesty, humor, compassion, and authenticity shape my approach to working with clients.

“I use an integrative approach that combines elements of humanistic, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based modalities.”