Mrs. Ioana Montel, LCSW
(She/her)
Preferred Name: Ioana
About Me
You look like you have it together, but inside something keeps pulling you back. Anxiety, attachment wounds, or relational patterns that keep repeating despite insight and effort. The sense that you've done "the work" and still feel stuck.
I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ specializing in trauma therapy for adults in Northern Virginia. I use EMDR and Brainspotting to address trauma at the level of the nervous system, creating lasting change rather than just managing symptoms. My approach integrates parts work, somatic techniques, and attachment-focused therapy.
I work with adults experiencing PTSD and complex trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety and panic, depression related to trauma, relational patterns, and grief and loss.
My style is genuine, straightforward, and relational. I'm in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and accepting new clients in Vienna, VA and via telehealth throughout Virginia.
Education & Experience
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Virginia
Master of Social Work (MSW), VCU
EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Brainspotting Certified Therapist
Background in oncology nursing prior to clinical social work practice
Specializing in trauma therapy with adults using EMDR, Brainspotting, and somating integrative approaches
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Somatic Issues
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Expats
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
- Russian
Insurance
Anthem BCBS