Dr. Cynthia Montgomery

Community-minded psychologist with long-term experience

CA Psychologist 8862 California

Experience: 44 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Cynthia

Dr. Cynthia Montgomery is a California licensed clinical psychologist (CA Psychologist 8862) with 44 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

Her career has spanned clinical work in depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship and family concerns, along with focused attention on geriatric and neuropsychological issues. She brings a practical, no-nonsense approach informed by long-term clinical practice and personal life experience, including work with military families and couples affected by PTSD and mood disorders.

Her therapeutic style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and trauma-focused methods, and she also draws on Internal Family Systems when it fits a client's needs. Dr.

Montgomery has extensive experience addressing caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, codependency, obsessive-compulsive issues, panic, phobias, grief, and anger management. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she pairs evidence-based techniques with straightforward guidance to help clients clarify goals and build coping skills.

Those seeking a seasoned clinician who balances clinical breadth with direct, empathetic communication may find her approach well suited to complex life and relationship challenges.

Practical approaches for online therapy and healing

Dr. Montgomery commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related problems. She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past traumatic experiences are central, using targeted interventions to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they face, and then recommends or combines methods that fit those needs rather than applying a single technique to every situation.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with her work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around caregiving responsibilities, work, or medical concerns, and they allow ongoing access to therapeutic tools and support from licensed professionals regardless of geography.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Montgomery commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, parenting, and anger.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, trauma-focused methods, and Internal Family Systems as appropriate to each client's needs.

How long has she practiced psychology?

She brings 44 years of professional experience in clinical psychology, including work with military families and people facing addiction and geriatric issues.

Where is Dr. Montgomery licensed and based?

She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 8862 and practices from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Yes, she is bilingual and offers services in both English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and the therapist's availability.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Addictions GriefParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyFamily problemsVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

44+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish