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Laura MontenegroLCSW

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Location

Virtual, New Jersey

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Mindful, Empowering

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Personality Disorders, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents

Years of Experience

12+

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On top of my vast experience with trauma, my expertise expands to women's issues, couples therapy, and chronic illness.

License number

#44SC05824200

Therapy style

As the supervisor for Sexual Abuse Treatment in Warren County, NJ, I found my calling working with people dealing with sexual abuse. I also have a passion for helping those working through trauma. Utilizing evidence-based practices allows me to achieve successful and positive outcomes for all my clients. On top of my vast experience with trauma, my expertise expands to women's issues, couples therapy, and chronic illness. I help clients overcome their daily struggles by providing the proper tools and coping skills necessary for growth and healing.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, Rutgers University

Interests

I enjoy cooking, reading, exercise, nature, community boards, and events.