Marisa Montalvo Stefani, LCSW
Marisa Montalvo Stefani, LCSW is a well-trained and experienced therapist in community mental health and the private practice of psychotherapy. Mrs. Montalvo Stefani follows an integrative approach, utilizing a combination of therapeutic techniques to best serve individual needs. She is committed to providing an honest, non-judgmental, comfortable, nurturing environment that encourages growth and healing. She is know for "keeping it real", navigating her clients in sessions with compassionate honesty.
In addition to being a distinguished therapist, Marisa Montalvo Stefani has presented at many community mental health centers and business entities on the topics of effective parenting, domestic violence, sexual abuse and trauma, grief and loss and healthy relationships. Her curriculum vitae includes such posts as Child Study Team Case Manager/Transition Coordinator at a high school, Clinical Coordinator at a private therapeutic school, Program Director for a psychiatric community home for adolescents, Program Director for an independent living program for young adults, Therapist for the Juvenile Justice Commission, Hospice Therapist, Director of the county’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hotline, Program Director for one of NJ's leading brain injury programs, and former adjunct professor at Monmouth University’s School of Social Work.
Marisa Montalvo Stefani provides office-based psychotherapy for ages 5 through adulthood. When children and adolescents are being seen by Mrs. Montalvo Stefani, parents/guardians are considered valuable partners and are treated as collaborators in the therapeutic process. Parents/guardians are engaged at the beginning and end of every session to keep the lines of communication open and to assist the therapist in addressing the most critical needs.
When adults are receiving therapy, Mrs. Montalvo Stefani will connect with whomever the client requests (and provides consent for), such as their significant other, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, etc. A team approach and accessibility outside of office hours is what Mrs. Montalvo Stefani is well-known for, and the same would be extended to all new clients.
Certification and Licensure
Education
Affiliations
In addition to being a distinguished therapist, Marisa Montalvo Stefani has presented at many community mental health centers and business entities on the topics of effective parenting, domestic violence, sexual abuse and trauma, grief and loss and healthy relationships. Her curriculum vitae includes such posts as Child Study Team Case Manager/Transition Coordinator at a high school, Clinical Coordinator at a private therapeutic school, Program Director for a psychiatric community home for adolescents, Program Director for an independent living program for young adults, Therapist for the Juvenile Justice Commission, Hospice Therapist, Director of the county’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hotline, Program Director for one of NJ's leading brain injury programs, and former adjunct professor at Monmouth University’s School of Social Work.
Marisa Montalvo Stefani provides office-based psychotherapy for ages 5 through adulthood. When children and adolescents are being seen by Mrs. Montalvo Stefani, parents/guardians are considered valuable partners and are treated as collaborators in the therapeutic process. Parents/guardians are engaged at the beginning and end of every session to keep the lines of communication open and to assist the therapist in addressing the most critical needs.
When adults are receiving therapy, Mrs. Montalvo Stefani will connect with whomever the client requests (and provides consent for), such as their significant other, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, etc. A team approach and accessibility outside of office hours is what Mrs. Montalvo Stefani is well-known for, and the same would be extended to all new clients.
Certification and Licensure
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Certified School Social Worker
- Certified Social Work Supervisor
- Certified Advanced Nurtured Heart Trainer
- School Anti-Bullying Specialist (ABS)
- New Jersey Department of Education Certified Supervisor
Education
- Master of Social Work (Southern Connecticut State University)
- Bachelor of Science (Quinnipiac University)
- Bachelor of Arts (Quinnipiac University)
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)