Therapist profile
Lisa Montgomery, LPCC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Lisa
Lisa Montgomery is a Kentucky LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting pressures, grief, addictions, and issues around identity and self-esteem. Lisa works with LGBTQ+ adults and young people who are exploring identity or facing social and body-image challenges.
Her sessions are straightforward and conversational. She listens for what feels most urgent and helps people break big problems into small steps. Practical tools and clear communication skills are common parts of her work, alongside attention to emotional experiences.
Lisa draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in each person’s perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thought that increase distress. Emotionally-focused ideas guide conversations about attachment and closeness when relationship issues are present.
Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are woven into plans when people want help with behavior change or managing intense feelings. These approaches aim to increase present-moment awareness and build small, sustainable shifts in daily routine.
Her background in working with trauma, eating and substance concerns means she blends practical coping strategies with steady, collaborative planning. People often come for help after major life changes, during parenting strain, or when recovery from grief or addiction feels overwhelming. Lisa helps people set clear goals and practices they can try between sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and clarifies goals so sessions stay relevant to daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotional responses in close relationships and helps people notice and shift interaction patterns that cause distance or hurt.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed, and practical tools are offered for use between sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try exercises and homework between meetings so work continues in everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps people manage parenting strain, communication problems, and the stresses that come from caregiving or family conflict.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style and pairs it with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with issues such as anxiety, trauma, addiction, and identity concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Kentucky LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Does she run sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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