Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling Services in San Carlos, CA
I am Lisa Montalvo, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 29 years of experience serving the San Francisco Bay Area. My practice focuses on providing compassionate counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups across the lifespan, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and gambling disorders. As a Certified Employee Assistance Professional and Substance Abuse Professional, I help organizations support employees through short-term intervention and DOT-compliant assessments. I am authorized by the California Office of Problem Gambling to provide free outpatient treatment for problem gamblers and affected individuals.My approach combines therapeutic expertise with practical solutions to help clients navigate emotional distress, improve coping skills, and achieve lasting well-being. With extensive experience in critical incident stress management and career transition support, I deliver personalized care that adapts to each client's unique needs. I accept insurance and offer sliding-scale fees to ensure accessible mental health services.
Services
Adult Counseling
Free Gambling Treatment
Substance Abuse Evaluations
Employee Assistance Programs
Critical Incident Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Over 29 years of clinical therapy experience addressing diverse mental health needs
- Certified Employee Assistance Professional offering workplace support programs
- State-authorized provider for free gambling disorder treatment
- Substance Abuse Professional licensed for DOT-compliant evaluations
- Sliding-scale fees ensure accessible, personalized mental health care
Services
Adult Counseling
Individual counseling addresses emotional distress from anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions. Our licensed therapist employs evidence-based techniques tailored to adult needs. Clients develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth through confidential, compassionate care.
Free Gambling Treatment
State-funded program provides free outpatient care for problem gamblers and affected individuals. Services include assessment, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies. Authorized by Californias Office of Problem Gambling to ensure accessible recovery support.
Substance Abuse Evaluations
DOT-compliant evaluations for safety-sensitive workers. Certified professionals conduct thorough assessments, recommend education/treatment, and provide return-to-duty guidance. Services follow Department of Transportation regulations for substance abuse professionals.
Employee Assistance Programs
Short-term counseling for employee mental health and work-life balance. Companies can offer this benefit free to staff. Services include stress management, conflict resolution, and critical incident support for organizational well-being.
Critical Incident Support
Immediate crisis intervention following workplace trauma. Certified professionals deliver group debriefings, individual counseling, and resilience-building strategies. Focus on restoring emotional stability and productivity after traumatic events.
People
Lisa Montalvo
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CEAP, SAP
With 29+ years of experience, Lisa Montalvo specializes in adult counseling, addiction treatment, and workplace wellness. She holds certifications as an Employee Assistance Professional and Substance Abuse Professional while providing state-authorized gambling recovery services.
Questions
What counseling services are available for gambling addiction?
We offer free outpatient treatment for problem gamblers and affected individuals through California’s Office of Problem Gambling authorization, including assessments, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies.
Do you provide substance abuse evaluations for commercial drivers?
Yes, we conduct DOT-compliant substance abuse evaluations for transportation workers in safety-sensitive roles, following federal regulations for education, treatment, and return-to-duty protocols.
How can workplace EAP services benefit employees?
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential short-term counseling for stress management, conflict resolution, and work-life balance, available as a free benefit through employer partnerships.
What mental health specialties are addressed in your practice?
We treat anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adult children of alcoholics, codependency, LGBTQ+ concerns, career transitions, grief, and life stressors using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Is sliding-scale payment available for counseling sessions?
Yes, we offer income-based sliding-scale fees to ensure accessible mental health care while maintaining quality therapeutic services for all clients.
