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Ioana Montel

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I specialize in trauma-focused therapy and am certified in EMDR and Brainspotting. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, and attachment wounds that continue to affect their relationships, sense of safety, and emotional well-being.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in trauma-focused therapy and use EMDR and Brainspotting to help clients process unresolved trauma, anxiety, and attachment wounds. My work focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore difficult experiences at their own pace. I prioritize a strong therapeutic alliance grounded in trust, empathy, and collaboration. In addition to EMDR and Brainspotting, I integrate elements of ego states/IFS, polyvagal-informed work, and coherence therapy to support deep emotional processing and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We will discuss your current concerns, relevant history, and what you would like to change or improve in your life. I will also explain how I approach trauma work and answer any questions you may have. My goal is to create a supportive and collaborative space where you feel heard and where we can begin identifying a clear direction for your therapy.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University, MS (Master of Science) at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Bulgarian, Russian, English
  • Location
    501 Church Street Northeast Ste 203-C
    Vienna, VA 22180