Andrea Montello

Counselling & Psychotherapy

A little bit about my practice

Welcome!

Are you feeling anxious, unmotivated, overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions, or simply finding it hard to live your best life?

I am here for you.

Together, we can develop more self-understanding and intentional living by healing from past trauma and increasing self-love.

I am an experienced counselling psychologist, specializing in virtual psychotherapy for individual teens and adults. We will explore how your past experiences inform your present ways of feeling, being with others, and living your life.

I am here to walk alongside you and to facilitate greater connection to self and others through nervous system-regulation and increased capacity to live the life you wish to live.

My areas of expertise

PTSD & Trauma Response

Anxiety & Depression

Self-esteem

Performance

Fears & Phobias

Anger Management

LGBTQ+

My Certifications

  • Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (#7147) and the College of Alberta Psychologists (#5701)

  • EMDR basic training certified

  • Structural dissociation: The treatment of complex trauma and “parts”

  • Supervisor to qualifying psychotherapists

My Approach

Every person is unique, and so is every therapy process. I work with each individual to create a flexible plan forward so that each session is impactful.

I use talk therapy and if relevant, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) which guides me in helping people identify past trauma and current mental health concerns. It’s an eight-phased process that involves increasing self-regulation, well-being, and agency using thought, emotion, and somatic techniques.

I also draw upon concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps people learn to embrace challenging aspects of life and to experience thoughts and emotions differently through mindfullness. People then make practical changes that are anchored in their values and beliefs.

My professional skills allow me to perceive meaning from unsaid words, to ask questions with genuine curiosity, and to help you make connections that are helpful and empowering.

Everyone has innate wisdom and unique strengths that can be developed when trust and acceptance are at the core of the therapeutic relationship.

Let's Get in Touch

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a session, please feel free to reach out to me. I specialize in virtual psychotherapy sessions for teens and adults, offering a safe and confidential environment to explore your thoughts and emotions. Don't hesitate to contact me - together we can work towards your well-being and personal growth.

andrea@amontellotherapy.com
(548) 489-2215