Begin the conversation

You don’t need the right words or a clear plan to reach out. Sometimes a single conversation becomes the beginning of real change.

Michele Montenegro, MSW, LCSW, therapist and founder of arKardia, ready to connect with new clients.

Reach out privately.

Every inquiry is received with discretion. If it matters how or when I reach you, please tell me in your message and I’ll honor it.

You’ll hear from me within one to two business days to schedule a brief Discovery Call. It helps us decide together whether arKardia is the right fit, and if it isn’t, I’ll connect you with trusted referrals.

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Professional Endorsements

The reflections below are shared by professionals who have worked alongside Michele, referred clients to her care, experienced her clinical work through professional training, or collaborated with her in other professional settings.

  • “Michele has a remarkable ability to help individuals navigate relational challenges like trauma and betrayal with discernment, compassion, and exceptional clinical skill. She is one of the clinicians I trust most with complex cases and someone whose judgment I value deeply. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her or collaborate with her on the most challenging situations.”
    – Grace Ann Zuckerman, LCSW-C, Maryland
  • “I have had the delightful opportunity to know and work with Michele.  Michele is a very experienced therapist who continually pursues advanced training to learn new treatment interventions and stay abreast of recent research.  She is highly ethical, respectful, and committed to her clients.”
    – Brenda Price, LCSW-C,  Maryland