- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma-informed work
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Montgomery is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 8862) with 44 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, trauma and anger. She delivers straightforward, practical help and speaks English and Spanish.
Her background includes work in neuropsychology and geriatric issues as well as many years treating people with addiction. That experience informed how she looks at family roles and patterns when someone is struggling with substance use. She has also worked with active duty military and veterans around post-traumatic stress and related concerns.
Dr. Montgomery uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, trauma-focused methods, and Internal Family Systems to help people understand reactions and make concrete changes. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on simple, usable skills to reduce frequent anger, worry, or sadness.
She writes about parenting in a direct style and aims to give clear, practical guidance rather than abstract theory. Many people come for help with simmering resentment, repeated arguments, or losing control in stressful moments. In therapy she helps figure out triggers, patterns, and next steps that feel doable.
People who prefer frank, experience-based guidance find her approach accessible. Her bilingual ability can support Spanish speakers who want to work in their native language. To start, follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Dr. Montgomery commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, anger, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to help reduce reactivity and manage stress.She also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events continue to shape reactions. Those methods look at safety, grounding, and processing memories at a pace the client can manage. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative: the therapist and client discuss goals, try options, and adjust the plan as needs change.
For online work, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people continue care when travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt it. The therapist will work with each person to adapt exercises and homework so they work in everyday settings and routines.
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Experience
44+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and anger.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and straightforward. She focuses on clear, practical steps and skills rather than academic language.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 44 years of clinical experience working across adult mental health, neuropsychology, geriatric issues, addiction treatment, and trauma-related care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a CA Psychologist 8862 and is based in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any location-specific details during matching and scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.