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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-focused work
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Montgomery, CA Psychologist 8862, is licensed in California and has 44 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, and anger. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in her work.
Dr. Montgomery draws on long clinical experience with older adults and people facing medical challenges. She has substantial background in geriatric issues and neuropsychology related concerns. She has also worked with military-related problems and veteran issues, including post-traumatic stress and mood disorders.
Her approach is direct and practical. She talks through patterns that maintain problems and offers concrete steps to change them. She integrates mindfulness to help manage intense feelings and uses trauma-focused methods when past events continue to affect daily life.
Dr. Montgomery has extensive experience addressing addictive behavior and the family roles around addiction. She helps people recognize unhelpful interaction patterns and shift toward healthier boundaries and routines. She has also supported caregivers dealing with stress tied to aging and serious illness.
She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Her work includes attention to obsessions, compulsions, panic, phobias, social anxiety, and other anxiety-related conditions. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Montgomery uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in ways that translate to online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to how past events shape current reactions and uses structured steps to reduce their impact.The therapist treats approach selection as a collaborative process. She will review goals, preferences, and the presenting problem and then recommend methods that are likely to help. Clients and the therapist adjust strategies together as needed.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also help people continue care when managing medical issues, caregiving duties, or work commitments. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused steps so they work across remote sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
44+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, and anger. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, and veteran issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
The style is described as down-to-earth and straightforward. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, trauma-focused methods, and Internal Family Systems approaches.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 44 years of clinical experience.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a California psychologist licensed as CA Psychologist 8862 and practices in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.