She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Florida and South Carolina. Montse received her doctorate in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina in 2000. A native of Barcelona, Spain, Montse has worked in elementary, middle, and alternative high schools as a school counselor. Prior to coming to the University of Central Florida, she worked as a therapist in a hospital setting for Pastoral Counseling Services. Some of her areas of interest include resilience, working with children and families, play therapy, and supervision.