Micheal "Mike" Montgomery , LICSW

Micheal "Mike" Montgomery is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota with six years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, and he also addresses related concerns such as guilt and shame, feelings of isolation and loneliness, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

Mike centers his work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to face difficult challenges. He draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to support clients in building coping skills, reducing distress, and finding pathways forward after significant life events.

Recognizing that starting therapy can require courage, Mike approaches the initial steps with encouragement and respect for each person’s readiness. He aims to create a collaborative environment where goals and strategies are shaped together, allowing clients to move at a pace that fits their needs while working toward sustainable change.

CBT and DBT Approaches for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practical terms, CBT provides tools for managing anxiety, reducing depressive symptoms, and addressing patterns that contribute to stress or substance use by focusing on problem-solving and skill building.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially useful for intense emotions, panic, and relationship difficulties by teaching concrete strategies to cope with overwhelming moments and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mike works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He tailors strategies over time, integrating techniques from these approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexible access to sessions through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when travel or scheduling is a challenge, and stay connected with a licensed professional in ways that suit each person’s routine.