T.D. Montena, President of The Empowerment Coach, LLC

BA, MA, CMHC, PhD. Student in Psychology

"Transforming the world begins within. The journey of profound change starts with self-awareness—a courageous exploration of our inner truths. By aligning our actions with our highest purpose, we not only evolve as individuals but ignite a ripple of transformation that reverberates through communities, inspiring collective growth and boundless possibility".

~T.D.Montena 

 

T.D. Montena stands at the convergence of clinical science, education, and human transformation. As a doctoral scholar in psychology and specialist in psychotraumatology, her work advances the understanding of complex trauma, resilience, and posttraumatic growth through an integrative lens that bridges empirical rigor with humanistic insight.

Her practice embodies an evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered philosophy that redefines wellness as both an internal and relational process. Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience across psychiatric, residential, and community-based settings, she has cultivated an exceptional ability to translate the science of healing into practical frameworks for empowerment and emotional restoration.

T.D. Montena earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in forensics from Southern New Hampshire University. Currently pursuing her PhD. in Psychology, her research explores the neuropsychological and psychosocial mechanisms that underpin recovery from complex trauma, emphasizing the transformative role of resilience, intrinsic motivation, and meaning reconstruction.

As President and Founder of The Empowerment Coach, LLC, T.D. Montena leads with academic precision and visionary purpose—designing curricula, initiatives, and coaching methodologies that embody the highest standards of clinical integrity and human development. Her work continues to influence the evolution of trauma-informed practice and the psychology of healing at both individual and systemic levels.