Paula
Montero
MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist
I've been seeing Paula for a year and she is still one of my favorite parts of the week.
Easy, warm, friendly and non-judgmental. Best therapist I've ever had PERIOD.
Her empathy and directness have helped me see a light at the end of the tunnel. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for help.
If you're looking for a therapist look no further!
In helping to understand the injustices in our society, Paula is dedicated to being a part of social change. A bilingual, Spanish-speaking, cisgender clinician, her integrative therapeutic approach is based on a holistic, strength-based approach including person-centered, CBT and REBT modalities, allowing the client to feel supported and safe. Paula has worked with individuals who suffer with anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and personality disorders, utilizing therapeutic techniques that include therapeutic creative arts, meditative practice, and ecotherapy. She also enjoys couples work.
Paula acquired a B.S. in Early Childhood Education in the Republic of Colombia and was the leader of a research group dedicated to understanding how environmental issues affect the developing mind. Shortly after, Paula earned a Master of Arts in Family and Child Studies at Montclair State University, while also conducting research on female experiences with internet infidelity. She later earned a second Masters in Mental Health Counseling at New York University. Her research and training provided experience in working with women affected by relational traumatic circumstances.
At Citron Hennessey Therapy, Paula seeks to create a space in which her clients feel validated and empowered to explore themselves and their identities without judgement.