Patty Montagnino, MSW, LCSW

Patty enjoys the freedoms of private practice as she continues to incorporate revolutionary therapeutic techniques and protocols into her work. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in NYC and has over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She is a Master Level Practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and an RTM Protocol (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories) Certified Clinician. Patty is a key member of the Development, Research, and Training Team behind the MESE Protocol (Managing Emotional States Effectively). She is a Trustee on the Board of Life After PTSD and has been a featured guest on their podcast where she and her clients share stories of healing. Patty was invited by Brave Step (www.bravestep.org) to provide trauma-focused services to survivors of sexual violence in the Charlotte area. She is also part of a growing team of clinicians throughout the country supporting the efforts of Fairways For Warriors (www.fairwaysforwarriors.org) to heal the invisible wounds of Veterans.