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Dr. Bridgette Montgomery

Experienced LCSW for trauma and anxiety

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Bridgette

Dr. Bridgette Montgomery is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience offering care for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, EMDR, emotionally-focused techniques, and client-centered work to help people develop clearer coping skills and address patterns that maintain distress.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Pennsylvania and a history of treating problems such as obsessive-compulsive symptoms, post-traumatic stress, eating and food-related concerns, gender dysphoria, and process and sex addictions. Dr.

Montgomery frames therapy as a collaborative effort, helping clients identify practical strategies while attending to underlying emotions and life histories. She emphasizes skill-building alongside opportunities to explore deeper patterns so clients can respond to stressors with more confidence.

With credentials as an LCSW and many years in practice, she aims to foster a nonjudgmental setting where difficult topics can be brought into view and worked through at a manageable pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Montgomery commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused techniques to address distress in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and compulsive patterns. EMDR is a trauma-informed method that works with memory processing to lessen the intensity of traumatic reactions and intrusive memories. Client-centered and emotionally-focused elements prioritize understanding a person’s feelings and strengthening emotional awareness to improve relationships with oneself.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so care aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to access consistent care from Pennsylvania, allowing work on skills, trauma processing, and emotional exploration without travel constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Montgomery commonly address?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression, and also focuses on issues such as OCD, post-traumatic stress, eating and food-related difficulties, gender dysphoria, and process and sex addictions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive and emotionally-focused methods, emphasizing collaboration, skill development, and exploration of emotional patterns to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience to her work, drawing on long-term practice with trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential with licence details PA LCSW CW019767 and DE LCSW Q1-0001670 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeEating and food-related issuesGender dysphoriaObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey

Languages

English