Merle Montalvo, LCSW
- Mississippi
- MS LCSW C5031
Not accepting new clientsVerified 21 hours ago
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Open 11 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 11 of the last 30 days
When Merle was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 11 days, waitlist or full on 19 days. Most recent check, Oct 28: waitlist or full.
Days available
11/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Merle has been open to new clients on 11 of the last 30 days.
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About Merle
I am a social worker licensed at LCSW level in Mississippi. Sometimes we need someone to help us make needed changes or keep track of how we’re doing with the many ways we and our lives can change. Becoming a social worker was a midlife transition for me. “It’s never too late.” was a saying that became a mantra as I learned from challenges related to making a new life 30+ years ago. But now, with a stronger cognitive perspective, I’d change that to, “It’s not too late right now”. My cultural background is mixed. To me, each person is unique, but our common humanity makes us alike. My experience is broad including : outpatient, inpatient, IOP, home health and hospice. I take an eclectic approach towards working with others, so that I can fit what I offer to your individual needs. Modalities and techniques I can bring to our work include: humanistic, insight-oriented, cognitive behavioral, wholistic, and solution focused . Read more Show less
What Merle helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues