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Mia Montenegro, LMFT, MA

Description of Counselor/Practice

Hi, I’m Mia. I’m glad you’re here. The work I do is rooted in relationship and connection. I believe that having a space where you feel genuinely cared for, understood, and safe enough to be yourself can make a meaningful difference in your growth. Together, we’ll bring curiosity to the patterns you want to understand or change, with room for both compassion and gentle challenge. As a Filipino American therapist, I understand that who we are is shaped by our culture, family, identities, relationships, and lived experiences. As a systemic therapist, I want to understand you within the context of the worlds you move through. I have a special place in my heart for working with BIPOC, especially Asian Americans, and queer clients, while welcoming people from all backgrounds and the many ways our identities intersect, including being BIPOC and queer and/or neurodivergent. I often work with people who are navigating life transitions, exploring who they are, or wanting more fulfilling relationships. You might be working through old wounds, struggling with self-doubt, or noticing patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're learning to trust yourself, make decisions that align with your values, or find your own path outside of others' expectations. I enjoy working with people who are curious about themselves, open to exploring new ways of navigating life, and wanting to build a deeper connection with themselves and others. Together, we can make sense of what's beneath the surface and explore new ways of relating to yourself and the people who matter to you. I also work with couples who want to better understand each other, work through recurring patterns, and feel more connected. Rather than focusing on who's right or wrong, we'll explore what's beneath your interactions and how you can relate to each other with greater understanding, openness, and care. I practice therapy in a way that feels down to earth, natural, and deeply relational. Who you are, the stories you carry, your identities, and the context of where you come from are important to me. It allows me to see you as a whole person versus seeing you as a set of problems. Your context helps me understand you, and what’s impacting you. It’s my goal to create a space with you where you can feel comfortable to engage in therapy, and where you show up fully as your authentic self. I’m more interested in your growth, and your humanity, than pathologizing you. I believe you are already whole, and not broken. My approach draws from humanistic, experiential, person-centered, and attachment-based therapy, including emotionally focused therapy. I believe we can be wounded in relationships, and that relationships can also be places of healing. Therapy can offer a space to feel understood, explore different ways of relating, and experience what it means to show up as yourself. I don’t see myself as an expert who will fix you or tell you how to live your life. You are the expert on your own life, bringing your own wisdom, strengths, and experiences into our work. My role is to help you build on those strengths, approach yourself with curiosity, and gently challenge you to see things from new perspectives. If my approach resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. I invite you to reach out and see if we might be a good fit.

Ethnicities Counselor Identifies As
(or has Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist designation in)

Languages Counseling Provided In
(in addition to English)

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Religions
(trained in / integrates into counseling)

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Client Ages

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

None listed

Organization: Parola Therapy and Healing

Offers sliding scale

Offers online counseling

Available for consult

Cost: $150 per session

College: Seattle University

Degree: MA Couples and Family Therapy

Year Graduated: 2022