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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Grief and loss
About Micheal
LICSW in Minnesota with 6 years of clinical experience, Micheal "Mike" Montgomery focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He works directly with people dealing with panic, social anxiety, guilt, shame, isolation, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer next steps rather than jargon or long theory talks.
Mike believes the client is the expert in their own life. He looks for existing strengths to build on. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and manage strong feelings.
In a typical session Mike helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. He teaches coping skills for anxiety and strategies to reduce addictive behaviors. He also addresses reactions after loss and trauma with a focus on stabilizing daily life.
Mike aims for straightforward, work-focused sessions that combine skill practice with short-term problem solving. He checks in about what is and isn’t helping and adjusts plans as needed. Progress is measured by how well new skills fit into day-to-day routines.
He offers care in English and works under his Minnesota LICSW credential. To begin, people use the matching questionnaire, pick a time, and schedule their first session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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How CBT and DBT inform online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations. In online sessions this looks like tracking specific thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments between meetings, and reviewing results together to change patterns that keep anxiety or depression going.DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving how a person copes day to day. Online DBT work often includes teaching brief distress-tolerance strategies, emotion regulation techniques, and practical ways to manage urges related to addictive behavior.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change as needed.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography did not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and the first appointment so sessions suit daily routines and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include panic, social anxiety, guilt and shame, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.
What approach does he use in sessions?
Sessions use practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. The work emphasizes skill practice and changing patterns that cause distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience. That experience has included helping people with anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and depression.
What credential and location does he hold?
He holds an LICSW credential and is licensed in Minnesota. Sessions are provided under that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. The site matching questionnaire will show the available formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the service plan. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to available times and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.