Militza Monge Cortes, LCSW

Hi, I am so glad you are here!

Starting therapy takes courage, and I want you to know you don’t have to do it alone. I fully accept and embrace you as you are, without judgment, and bring genuine curiosity, warmth, and a collaborative spirit to every session. Therapy is a partnership- you are the expert on your experiences, and I am here as an ally, working alongside you to explore what healing, growth, and lasting change can look like.

I’ve worked with individuals from many cultural backgrounds and life experiences, and I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I support teens and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, always with humility, respect, and a commitment to understanding your unique journey.

In sessions, I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, polyvagal theory, and Motivational Interviewing to help you process experiences, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience. My goal is to create a safe, accepting space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered- to not just survive, but to grow, thrive, and live in alignment with your true self.

I am excited and honored to get to work with you.

I work with individuals ages 16 and up.

Additional Advanced Training

• Arizona Trauma Institute: Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Trauma & Addiction – Lindsay Rothschild, LCSW, CCTP 

• EMDR Basic Training (EMDRIA Approved) – Lauren Kiser, PhD, LPC-S, CEDS-S  

• Motivation Interviewing Learning Exchange – Mary Dillon, MACultural Humility and Implicit Bias In Behavioral Health – Relias

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Healthcare Employee – Relias

• Trauma-Sensitive Movement: Somatic Techniques to Support the Nervous System – Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT

• Start to Finish Internal Family Systems Therapy Training: A Step-by-Step Guide to Bring IFS Therapy Into Your Treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, and More – Stacy Ruse, LPC EMDR & IFS Approved Consultant 

• IFS-Informed EMDR Therapy an Integrative Approach for Transformative Healing of Trauma, Anxiety, and More- Stacy Ruse, LPC EMDR & IFS Approved Consultant

• Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Frank Anderson, MD

• Pathway to Stillness: A Polyvagal Guide – Deb Dana, LCSW, LICSW

• Internal Family Systems Informed EMDR – Crystal Hines, LPC, Approved Clinical IFS and EMDR Consultant