Kimberly Montes, MA
Practicum Trainee; Program: Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
Supervised by Grace Goodman, Psy.D. (PSY28905)
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Hello! My name is Kimberly Montes, and it is a privilege to serve my community at the Institute for Girls’ Development. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults transform their lives and cultivate healing. As a clinician, I am compassionate, warm, and empowering, and I help my clients maximize their strengths.
My clinical focus has been working with children, adolescents, and young adults through a trauma-informed lens. I am dedicated to helping individuals grow into the best version of themselves through self-reflection and curiosity. I look forward to walking alongside you during your unique healing journey!
Specialties:
I provide support for growth in the following areas:
- Healing from past traumatic experiences
- Anxiety and depression
- Identity exploration
- Providing family education and support
- Developing coping skills and resilience
- Mindfulness-based practices
Treatment Modalities:
I utilize the following modalities regularly in my practice:
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Mindfulness and Somatic (Body-based) Practices
Prior Experience:
- Union Rescue Mission/Angeles House
- Hillsides Family Resource Center
- Child & Family Center
- Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
Education:
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University (ongoing)
- Master of Arts in Psychology, Pepperdine University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, California State University Fullerton
Email: KMontes@IFGD.care
Phone: 626-585-8075 ext. 141
Mission: My mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families to cultivate growth and healing. By cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship, I am dedicated to helping my clients feel seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted through their healing journeys.