Dr. Bridgette Montgomery

Dr. Bridgette Montgomery helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. She introduces clear, practical steps so people can start feeling steadier. She writes plainly and listens closely to what each person brings to session.

Dr. Montgomery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with thirty years of experience working in mental health. Her practice centers on trauma-focused work alongside client-centered and cognitive approaches. She also uses elements from emotionally-focused and EMDR-related methods when they fit a person's needs.

In sessions she focuses on skills that make daily life easier. That might mean learning ways to manage worry, facing upsetting memories at a careful pace, or changing patterns that keep someone stuck. She aims for short, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.

Her background includes long-term clinical work across multiple settings. That experience shapes a steady, practical style in the room. She makes space for feelings and helps people sort through what to try next.

Dr. Montgomery works with a range of concerns including OCD, post-traumatic stress, process and sex-related addictions, eating and food-related issues, and questions about gender. She invites people to describe their situation and then builds a plan together that matches their goals and pace.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people safely process upsetting events and reduce their hold on daily life. It often combines gradual exposure to difficult memories with skills to manage strong feelings and stress so everyday routines are easier to follow.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions to problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through clear practice and problem-solving tasks that can be done between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods match the person's goals, preferences, and comfort level. That collaboration helps set realistic steps and avoids one-size-fits-all plans.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins when a quick conversation is helpful. Some approaches also adapt well to remote work, for example using CBT worksheets or skill practice during a session. Discuss format preferences during the intake to make sessions practical for everyday life.