Hello! My name is Lynnette Montañez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and sexual abuse, substance abuse, parenting problems, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder, with a special focus in adoption and foster care issues.
I am originally from Illinois and relocated to Florida in 2010. I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Florida International University and my Master's Degree in Social Work from Barry University.
My approach to therapy is interactive and client centered. Building rapport with my clients and gaining a clear understanding of their needs is of utmost importance for me. Using a strengths-based approach, I guide clients in identifying their strengths and work together to develop a treatment plan that will reinforce positive thinking and accomplish their goals. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I assist my clients in learning the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and reinforce reframing negative or dysfunctional thinking/beliefs towards a more constructive reasoning. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I support clients through developing skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation with the goal of guiding clients towards a more fulfilled life in which they are active and present participants.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I also work in private adoptions. I love to read books, cook, play with my dog, and exercise during my free time.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family Problems, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW16856
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I’ve been really enjoying my time with Better Help and I believe I’ve been making some really goo progress with my treatment.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Lynnette for 1 year and 1 month
Lynnette is awesome. I was really hesitant to start therapy because it was a new experience for me, but she helped ease me in and really took the time to make me feel comfortable. She is great at listening and provides me with advice and tools to help me through whatever I am going through. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Lynnette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Lynrtte is great ahe helps me exactly when i need her
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Lynnette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
I have had a few councelors over the years and never really thought much of them. Lynnette has offered a different experience and has been very quick at catching on with what my struggles and issues are and has guided me through some very tough decisions. I, selfishly don't really want to leave a rave review because I don't wan t her schedule getting jammed up, but she really deserves to be recognized for being an exceptional therapist.
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Lynnette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Responsive, knowledgeable, thoughtful, great listener
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Lynnette for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Lynnette is very easy to talk to. She makes me feel comfortable sharing even when discussing difficult topics. She allows video sessions to flow naturally and I never feel judged when talking to her.
Written on Jan 18, 2021 after therapy with Lynnette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes