Marcos Montez, MA

Marcos (he/him) holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he completed a generalist concentration and became eligible for licensure upon graduation. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Rush University and an Associate in Science from Malcolm X College. Marcos is a pre-licensed mental health counselor with experience in outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) settings, providing individual and group support to adolescents and adults. He is trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy, is certified in Mental Health First Aid, and is scheduled to complete the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in 2026.

Marcos’s work spans clinical, academic, and community-based settings, where he has supported teens, young adults, and families through emotional, academic, and life transitions. At St. Mary of Nazareth Outpatient Behavioral Health, he provided individual and group therapy, facilitated pediatric and adolescent IOP groups, conducted biopsychosocial assessments, and collaborated closely with caregivers, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary teams. In addition, his role as an Academic & Career Development Coach at Rush University has allowed him to support young adults navigating academic stress, adjustment challenges, and identity development, helping them build coping strategies, clarify goals, and strengthen resilience during pivotal stages of growth.

Grounded in a collaborative and strengths-based approach, Marcos primarily uses CBT and Person-Centered Therapy, integrating psychoeducation and practical skills-building to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. He brings warmth, authenticity, and cultural humility into his work, creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. His approach emphasizes emotional regulation, insight-building, and confidence, while meeting each client where they are and adapting care to their developmental stage, needs, and goals.

Marcos is especially passionate about working with adolescents and young adults around academic stress, anxiety, identity development, and life transitions. He is deeply committed to culturally responsive care and enjoys working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those from historically underserved communities. Drawn to Wonder’s collaborative, family-centered model, Marcos values supporting young people within the context of their everyday lives and partnering with families to apply skills in real, meaningful ways. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring Chicago, trying new restaurants, and finding balance through both active and quiet moments to recharge.