Roberta Monteiro, MSW, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Montclair, NJ. Works with Mood Disorders, Life Transitions and Testing and Evaluation. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Life Transitions
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Testing and Evaluation, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Child, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $150, couple sessions $250; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Paypal, Zelle

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Group

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Rutgers University

Years in practice

11

Other offices

545 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, 07032

Education & qualifications