Therapist profile
Dr. Cynthia Montgomery, CA Psychologist 8862
California
California psychologist - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- CA Psychologist 8862
- License
- Psychologist, California / 8862
- NPI
- 1720006190
- Experience
- 44 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness work
- Trauma focus
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Montgomery is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 8862) with 44 years of clinical experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, and anger. She speaks English and Spanish.
She describes a direct, down-to-earth style. Sessions tend to be practical and straightforward. She draws on years of clinical work and personal experience to talk through relationship strain and parenting stress without jargon.
Much of her background includes work with military personnel and veterans, including post-traumatic stress and related mood concerns. She has also spent a decade treating people with addiction and the family dynamics that come with substance use. Those years inform how she approaches family roles and codependency concerns.
Her training includes neuropsychology and geriatric psychology, so she can address aging, caregiver stress, and cancer-related adjustments alongside mood and anxiety issues. She has written about parenting and uses clear examples to make ideas practical for daily life.
Dr. Montgomery spent part of her studies at the University of Costa Rica and offers therapy in Spanish as well as English. People who prefer a direct, pragmatic approach and want help managing stress, setting boundaries, or understanding relationship patterns often choose to work with her.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
The therapist commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world actions; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood issues. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing trauma memories and reducing their impact on daily life; it is applied when past events continue to shape current reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences in early meetings and suggest steps to try. Sessions can combine strategies so the plan matches what the client wants and what appears to help.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from various locations. It can also let someone choose a shorter phone or video check-in when energy or bandwidth is limited, or a longer session when deeper work is needed. Licensed professionals typically adjust pacing and homework so the work fits everyday life rather than adding extra strain.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
44+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting issues, and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is down-to-earth and straightforward, with a focus on practical strategies rather than clinical jargon.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 44 years of professional experience in clinical practice, including work with addictions and military-related trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist 8862 and practices in California.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography did not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.