Rocky Montesano: Registered Psychotherapist

Licensed Psychotherapist & Certified Interventions Specialist, CIP

Rocky Montesano is a highly respected Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Intervention Professional, based in Ontario, Canada. With a vast and impressive range of qualifications, Rocky has dedicated his career to helping individuals couples and families who are impacted by trauma, addictions, and problematic sexual behavior. 

Rocky’s professional journey includes a Contemplative Psychotherapy Diploma from the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Toronto in collaboration with the prestigious Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science in New York. He is also a graduate of The International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and holds certifications as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) as well as a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT). Rocky is also a trained interventionist by CanAm interventions. He is a member of the Association of Intervention specialists and certified CIP through the Pennsylvania Certification Board and Canadian Certified Intervention Professional CCIP with CACCF

Having over 25 years of experience working in the addictions field, Rocky has a wealth of knowledge helping people with addictions and trauma. He has been heavily involved in helping people in residential treatment centers, working with troubled youth, teaching behavioral change, and educating others on relapse prevention methods. His current professional focus involves trauma and recovery using a contemplative approach.

Rocky has also run a retreat centre in the Caledon hills with his life partner with the primary focus on living a contemplative lifestyle. Implementing the teachings he has received over the years from experts like Miles Neal, Joe Loizzo, Dr. Rick Hanson, Sharon Salzburg and Elder Dave Courchene.

With his vast knowledge and experience working with addictions, trauma, and other problematic issues, Rocky has become an expert in his field. which gives him a wide range of specializations to provide the highest standard of care. His commitment to his patients and their well-being has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and patients alike.