I am a clinical psychologist offering a respectful, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to support and guide you during your time of crisis, crossroads, or self-exploration.

I strongly believe that healing and growth are possible in the context of trusted, caring, mutually respectful relationships. In my work, I often focus on difficulties in self-concept and relationships that derive from traumas and disruptions in early attachment, and regard highly the restorative potential of the therapeutic bond.

I employ an interpersonal, open, flexible framework that is both honest and humanizing. My therapy approach is strengths-based. It is my belief that a person’s unique gifts and perspectives are clues that, when recognized and harnessed, can foster improved resilience as well as a greater sense of wholeness and purpose.

I am experienced in working with individuals going through mood difficulties, fear and anxiety, challenges with family or other relationships, identity questions, spiritual or existential concerns, feelings of shame and inadequacy, compulsive behaviors, health status concerns, bicultural strain, grief and trauma, psychosis, and the harmful impacts of societal or workplace bullying and discrimination.

I am committed to providing culturally respectful clinical care, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming. A proponent of H.S. Sullivan’s legendary statement that “we are all much more simply human than otherwise,” I believe that I have a professional and ethical mandate to support the dignity of all my patients as they search rightfully for a sense of meaning, deserving, and belonging.

Dr. Carolina Montalvo is a psychologist who specializes in administering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).  Ketamine is a medication that is commonly used as an anesthetic in surgical procedures. In recent years. leading researchers and clinicians have been studying and utilizing Ketamine in lower doses to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dr. Montalvo helps her clients prepare to work with ketamine via prep sessions i.e., expectation setting & harm reduction), provides safety and support while under the effects of Ketamine, and integrates the insights gained through this process to create a richer and more meaningful daily existence. She provides ongoing psychotherapy as needed, rooted in an eclectic framework focused on mindfulness, compassion, and insight as vehicles for change.

Dr. Montalvo received her PsyD in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2019. She has since completed trainings for psychedelic integration and harm reduction under Fluence, MDMA-assisted therapy at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy at Polaris. She has been administering KAP sessions for the past two years and has found ketamine to be extremely helpful for her clients, most notably in cases in which other therapeutic interventions have failed. She has been lauded for her sense of empathy and compassion, commitment to her client’s success in treatment, and maintaining a flexible approach in applying therapeutic techniques to meet the diverse needs of each individual.

Dr. Montalvo is currently accepting clients in New York City and Miami, FL. For further inquiries or to schedule a consultation you may contact her at Carolina@Trypstate.com or call/ text at (305) 204-8338.

I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health and am a Certified Holistic Health Coach. Over the last five years, I have trained with functional medicine physicians and nutritionists, building a comprehensive understanding of holistic healing and working with clients to address a variety of common ailments including metabolic imbalances, weight management, autoimmune disease, hormone balancing, digestion concerns, anxiety and more.

Supporting clients on their health journey is genuinely my passion, as I firmly believe that nutrition and lifestyle are the foundations for true well-being. I offer customized nutritional guidance, educational resources, recipe suggestions, assistance with sleep optimization, stress management techniques, and advice on incorporating movement into daily routines.

Avi is a doctor of clinical social work , and a licensed CBT, Schema and advanced EMDR practitioner specializing in the treatment of trauma, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Avi is a strong proponent of the belief that treating the underlying causes and trauma concurrently while addressing symptoms is the true holistic path to healing. Avi strives to synthesize skills based therapies, cognitive retraining, and mindfulness with a deep trauma informed theoretical foundation to treat the whole person and their system; past, present, and future.

After earning degrees in pre-med and educational psychology, Avi went on to earn his Masters of Clinical Social Work from Long Island University Brooklyn and his Doctorate of Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Avi has over thirty years of experience in adolescent and adult education focusing on treating trauma and anxiety as well as self-esteem and stage of life struggles. Avi trained at the prestigious Hazelden Center for Youth and Family, gaining invaluable experience working with substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Avi then spent years training and working at Hebrew University Hadassah Hospital in the Cognitive Behavioral outpatient clinic. Avi is the founder and former clinical director of the PsychoTrauma and Crisis Response Unit of United Hatzalah. Avi is an advanced in-field medic with decades of experience responding to critical incidents, including terrorist attacks and mass casualty events. Avi has led international rescue missions to natural disasters and critical incidents around the globe. Along with serving as in-field commander, Avi designed the educational syllabus and treatment protocols for the PsychoTrauma and Crisis Response Unit and trained EMS responders in countries throughout the world.