Dr. Cynthia Montgomery, CA Psychologist 8862

About Cynthia

Dr. Cynthia Montgomery is a licensed clinical psychologist who brings decades of experience to family and parenting concerns. She holds CA Psychologist 8862 and has worked in clinical settings for over 44 years.

Her manner is straightforward and down-to-earth, and she writes plainly about parenting and family life. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship tensions. She also addresses trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with aging and geriatric issues, cancer and caregiver stress, and military-related concerns. Her approach blends practical strategies with attention to emotional patterns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns that feed stress and anxiety.

She integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are shaping present reactions. Internal Family Systems ideas help people see how different parts of themselves or family roles interact. Sessions may include clear, concrete tools for coping and communication.

She often offers direct guidance and homework to try between meetings. The tone in sessions is practical and candid, aimed at real change in day-to-day family life. Dr.

Montgomery speaks English and Spanish, reflecting part of her training in Costa Rica. She works with adults across a wide range of life issues and combines long professional experience with a practical, no-nonsense style.

Therapy approaches you can use from home

Dr. Montgomery uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns because it focuses on small, practical changes.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting current life. This approach helps people process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily routines and relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as work progresses to match each person's needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or caregiving duties and allow follow-up between meetings when brief check-ins or written guidance help keep progress on track.

Working remotely lets people access a licensed professional from home or another convenient place, while keeping the focus on practical steps and clear communication.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is down-to-earth and straightforward. She offers concrete tools, clear guidance, and practical steps to try between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

She is a licensed psychologist with 44 years of professional experience and longstanding work across clinical and family issues.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 8862 and is based in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 44 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English, Spanish

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