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Lizandra Montero

Calm, practical support for life’s challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish

About Lizandra

Lizandra Montero is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She brings a compassionate, client-centered stance that aims to meet each person where they are and tailor practical strategies to fit individual needs. With three years of professional experience, she combines evidence-informed tools with an emphasis on collaboration and personal values.

Her work also addresses related concerns such as attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and relationship transitions like divorce and separation. Lizandra integrates approaches that include cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused care to help clients build resilience, reduce distress, and move toward clearer goals.

She offers services in English and Spanish and practices in Florida as FL LCSW SW25655.

Practical approaches for online emotional support

Lizandra often uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, panic, mood changes, and stress. These techniques focus on changing actions and thoughts to produce measurable shifts in day-to-day functioning.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship and helps people explore values, emotions, and priorities at their own pace. Motivational interviewing is another tool she may use to support people who are weighing change or trying to strengthen commitment to new habits and goals. Each approach is presented clearly so clients can understand what to expect and how it might help with their specific concerns.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process: the therapist will work with the client to determine which approaches best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Over time treatment can be adjusted to emphasize skills work, deeper exploration, or short-term problem solving as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or access services from different locations within Florida. These formats support ongoing connection and practical skill-building while allowing sessions to be scheduled in a way that suits each person's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, along with issues like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, using evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused therapy tailored to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has three years of clinical experience working with people on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW25655.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
In what formats does she provide therapy?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish