Dr. Cynthia Montgomery
Bilingual California psychologist specializing in trauma and mood disorders
Start with Dr. Cynthia MontgomeryLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
About
Dr. Cynthia Montgomery is a California licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 8862) with 44 years of practice. Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting and anger. She also attends to aging and geriatric issues, cancer and caregiver stress, as well as mood and obsessive compulsive concerns, panic, phobias and post-traumatic stress.
She brings training in neuropsychology and geriatric psychology and has worked with active duty military and their families on PTSD, depression and couple concerns. Her clinical methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Dr. Montgomery has provided both individual and couples counseling and has substantial experience addressing addiction and the family roles that accompany it.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she is the author of a parenting book and describes her clinical style as down to earth and straightforward. She accepts international clients and combines assessment-informed thinking with practical strategies to address immediate challenges while attending to longer term patterns.
She brings training in neuropsychology and geriatric psychology and has worked with active duty military and their families on PTSD, depression and couple concerns. Her clinical methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Dr. Montgomery has provided both individual and couples counseling and has substantial experience addressing addiction and the family roles that accompany it.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she is the author of a parenting book and describes her clinical style as down to earth and straightforward. She accepts international clients and combines assessment-informed thinking with practical strategies to address immediate challenges while attending to longer term patterns.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 44
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Cancer, Codependency, Mood disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA Psychologist 8862
- NPI Number: 1720006190
- License: Psychologist (California)
Online care and clinical approaches
Dr. Montgomery offers online sessions that integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches, along with Internal Family Systems when appropriate. In accessible, step-by-step terms she uses CBT to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment awareness and trauma-focused work to address reactions tied to past events. Internal Family Systems is offered as a way to explore internal parts and how they relate to relationships and coping.She frames therapy as collaborative: treatment choices are made together, adapting techniques from the listed approaches to fit individual or couple goals. That collaborative stance extends to working with family dynamics and issues related to addiction, caregiving, aging, and military-related stress when those areas are relevant.
Online visits are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing multiple ways to connect depending on preference and clinical needs.
What is Dr. Montgomery's clinical experience?
She has 44 years of professional experience working in clinical psychology, including work with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, couples and family issues.
What are her professional credentials?
She is licensed as CA Psychologist 8862.
Which languages does she speak?
Dr. Montgomery provides services in English and Spanish.
Where is she located?
Her practice is based in California.
How can clients work with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. This profile indicates she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the intake and matching process.