Margarita C. Donies LCMHC

Alfredo Hernandez, LMHC

Maritza Montano, Ph.D.

Dr. Maritza Montano is a Board Certified-Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has earned a Doctorate degree in Counseling psychology. In July 2000, she was granted Diplomat status by the American Board of the Psychotherapist Association. Her specialty is in Mental Health Counseling, which includes the treatment of addictions, depression, anxiety disorder, and family and relationship issues. She has been in private practice for over 30 years. She has a passion for what she does. She feels challenged by having the opportunity to make a difference. Her profession is full of rewards, especially when she sees clients making progress. She enjoys giving them tools to facilitate change and guides them through a positive approach to create a positive outcome. Making a difference is her biggest reward. She believes that the most important part in choosing a therapist is finding the one you can trust, someone who shows conviction to the profession and has knowledge of the issues while preserving their personal integrity. A good therapist should become a positive resource for the individual or client while maintaining boundaries.

Dr. Maritza Montano was the founder and Clinical Director of “ACF Counseling Center”, and “A CALMA Counseling Center” and Miami Lakes Stress Center. She has served as a public speaker in numerous television shows such as Caso Cerrado, Univision, Telemundo, six on the MIX, Channel 6, and "Todas la mañanas" morning life Show with Maria Antonieta Collins. She has been an active speaker in radio stations, churches, and fundraisers. She has served as an expert in Court, representing Victims of Domestic Violence, custody, divorce, false arrest, and more. She was the Founder of Red Carnation Queens Organization and Carnation Queens Organization-a nonprofit. An organization to educate and empower women from all walks of life.

In October 2018 she published a book titled, Meant to Last Together. The book is aimed to help individuals build long-lasting and healthy relationships that last. The objective is to learn more about yourself first, before getting involved in the wrong relationship.

Today, Dr. Maritza Montano continues to work as a self-employed Counselor from home by conducting video sessions and face-to-face as well as meeting some clients in the office. Additionally, she enjoys presenting her book in public to educate others about the options available when they need help. She makes time to participate in book signing events, including major book fairs and nonprofit events. Her goal is to continue to make a positive impact on other people’s life.