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Lizandra Montero

Lizandra Montero

LCSW

Florida

Practical, collaborative therapy for stress and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW25655
Experience
3 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational support
    • English and Spanish
    • Goal focused

    About Lizandra

    Lizandra Montero is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes. She offers a calm, practical approach and speaks English and Spanish. Her work is intended for people seeking clearer direction and better coping tools.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing to support clients who want to find their own reasons to change. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Trauma-Focused and Solution-Focused methods are available when addressing past hurts or when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work.

    Sessions focus on listening, setting practical goals, and teaching skills that fit everyday life. Lizandra adapts her approach to each person's needs and respects cultural and spiritual perspectives when clients want that included. She aims for straightforward conversations and step-by-step plans rather than jargon or pressure.

    With three years of professional experience, she has supported people facing mood challenges, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, attachment concerns, body image issues, caregiver stress, and recovery after trauma. She also helps with divorce and separation, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

    People who choose her can expect collaborative work that emphasizes building resilience and clearer choices. To begin, follow the site's process to match with her and schedule an appointment that fits your life.

  2. How Lizandra's Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. Online sessions using this approach often involve gentle questions and reflections that help clients set meaningful goals and build momentum. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients feel heard while they work through concerns like anxiety or low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces practical exercises to reduce symptoms and improve mood.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust as needed so therapy fits the person's life and priorities.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know the exact online arrangements available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care from different locations within the same state. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and session length so therapy can be arranged around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include trauma, panic, body image, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems.

    What is her general therapeutic style?

    She works in a collaborative, client-centered way and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with goal-setting and skill practice.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has three years of professional experience working as a licensed social worker. That experience includes supporting people through mood and trauma-related concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Florida. The profile lists her as a licensed clinical social worker in that state.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can international clients schedule with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How is payment handled and what does it cost?

    Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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