Merle Montalvo

Merle Montalvo

Clinical Social Worker/therapist (662) 574-3222

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About Me

I am a social worker licensed at LCSW level in Mississippi. Sometimes we need someone to help us make needed changes or keep track of how we’re doing with the many ways we and our lives can change. Becoming a social worker was a midlife transition for me. “It’s never too late.” was a saying that became a mantra as I learned from challenges related to making a new life 30+ years ago. But now, with a stronger cognitive perspective, I’d change that to, “It’s not too late right now”.
My cultural background is mixed. To me, each person is unique, but our common humanity makes us alike. My experience is broad including : outpatient, inpatient, IOP, home health and hospice.
I take an eclectic approach towards working with others, so that I can fit what I offer to your individual needs. Modalities and techniques I can bring to our work include: humanistic, insight-oriented, cognitive behavioral, wholistic, and solution focused .

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • ADHD
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Hospice & End of Life
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Veterans & Military
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues

Treatment Options

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Locations

Main Location

212 Constance Ln Apt 4
Columbus, Mississippi 39702
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