PRESENT THERAPY: Gift Yourself With Mental Wellness
Jenna Montalbano is the owner of Delaware Present Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in both Delaware and New Jersey, and has reciprocity for tele-health in Florida. She holds a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Certified Trauma Professional, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist, and the creator of the Heal Yourself: Integrative Self-Healing Therapy Program. The first program of its kind to integrate effective evidence-based practices for development of skilled thoughts, emotions and behaviors in a trauma-informed manner. She has a podcast that affords individuals (that are not her patients) an opportunity to share how they recover from different mental health conditions, while remaining anonymous. She provides virtual and in-person therapy services to individuals willing to travel to Delaware for their virtual sessions. In person sessions are currently only done in Northern Delaware. She has been counseling individuals since 2015.
On a personal note she is the mother to a one year old, and loves developmental psychology and providing counseling to children. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering for non-profits, going to the beach and power-lifting.
Concierge Therapy Practice Benefits:
Emotional Support Animals are provided upon request for therapy sessions.
Patient's favorite food and drinks are kept stocked for mindful eating, cultural sensitivity and therapeutic rapport building.
Creative art may be done during session upon request.
Concierge therapy texting for in-the-moment strategies.
I've been A nurse for 14 years. I have worked with all ages. I have a background in mental and behavioral health. As a nurse practitioner I have worked in an urgent care and a primary care setting.
There is nothing that satisfies me more than making a patient feel heard and understood. I am willing to adapt treatment to the needs of my clients, and help them reach their mental health goals and achieve stability.
I am married and have three amazing girls, and wee are expecting our fourth in August, which is a boy. We are so excited!
My hobbies include watching movies and going out to eat. I also love to read and do puzzles, and who doesnt love a good board game?!?
I am a cat person and we currently have one cat but I've had many throughout my life.
I am a Delaware native. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wilmington University with a Certificate in Trauma Informed Care. I am currently interning to complete my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the same university. I am passionate about the community, and have spent the last five years volunteering counseling services to at risk youth, and outreaching to people who struggle with substance use disorder. Additionally, I volunteer with the Delaware Medical Reserve Corp where I take specialized training on community disaster response.
I favor a humanistic/existential approach integrated with cognitive behavioral practices. Counseling is a place to build a therapeutic bond and learn actionable skills to improve. I strive to embody the principles of unconditional positive regard, and non-judgement. I firmly believe that no treatment is one-size-fits all. The client is always the expert on themselves, and I am a guide through the calamities; together we walk through the storm. I am open to creatively approaching scenarios, and trying unconventional outlets.
Outside of my counseling career, I’ve spent six years in banking. I find joy in helping people build a plan to navigate financial goals. Prior to that, I worked in the nursing field in long term care for dementia residents. I have a special place in my heart for those who are memory impaired. I have seen first hand, as a family member and as a professional, the impact dementia related diseases can have.
In my free-time, you can find me having fun at Jiu Jitsu, baking (and sometimes burning) an array of desserts, hanging out with my two dogs, or reading (I am a bit of a nerd).
Specialized in ethical conduct and reporting, marriage and family therapy and substance use disorder treatment.
He attended 3 years of medical school, but left to pursue his passion in mental health. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, along with Master's certificate in Psychopharmacology, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor.
He is a professor at a major university, and Jenna Montalbano is proud to have him as a mentor and a supervisor.
"It is my belief that brain function is clinically relevant when discussing mental health, and am prepared to discuss hypotheses about the biological aspects of mental illness. Along with this, am prepared to use a variety of methods and styles in therapy. I tend to think therapy in parallel with a tailor, with a focus on the client and individually tailor different treatment modalities to fit their need. I have extensive experience with mental health disorders, addiction, and dual diagnosis/co-occuring.
A compassion infused individualized integrative approach to an individuals composite wellness: balancing one's mind, body, and soul.
As an accredited supervisor I will do everything in my power to maintain my licensure and certifications, modeling behaviors and ideologies that serve the foundation of this practice. In doing so, I will do everything to establish a relationship founded in trust and open communication."
"One of the most courageous things we can do is to begin to understand our own story. What often precedes healing, however, is profound confusion and discomfort which deters us from delving deeper within. The process of growth is often accompanied by fear of the unknown and thus, can appear a daunting task. But you are not alone. My goal is to walk alongside you as you come to know yourself and navigate the path to a happier, healthier life. More importantly, what are your goals? What makes you feel safe? Therapy strengthens our insight by compassionately confronting us with the questions we have never dared to ask ourselves before.
Applying empowerment and self- determination, I engage and motivate my clients to tap into their own resilience and inner-strength. I incorporate evidence-based practice techniques from modalities of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in my practice in order to address your individual needs.
If you are looking to conquer the obstacles that stand in the way of the fulfilling and meaningful life that you deserve, I encourage you to seek support outside of yourself. Together, we can embark on the journey to serenity, self-discovery and personal growth that awaits you."
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