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James Montgomery

James Montgomery, LCMHC

Therapist in Utah

Supportive counselor for life changes

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7 years of experience listed

LCMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical goal focus
  • Trauma-aware care
  • Values-based work

About James

James Montgomery is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah. He brings seven years of counseling experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression, and major life transitions. He aims to help clients find clarity and move forward during difficult periods.

He builds individualized plans that fit each person's situation and goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and real conversations. James uses a mix of approaches to match what someone needs rather than one fixed method.

He draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of his approach, supporting people to notice thoughts and commit to values-based actions. He combines these with client-centered work that emphasizes listening and collaboration.

James also has experience addressing trauma, and his background includes work with veterans, first responders, and others affected by traumatic stress. He helps people work through issues like guilt, shame, isolation, relationship strain, and workplace stress.

His style is direct and practical while remaining respectful. He focuses on goals such as building self-love, improving communication, and regaining a sense of purpose. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule, and to confirm any session format details before booking.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and life transitions where someone wants clearer direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and practical coping skills by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead and supports them in finding their own solutions and strengths.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This cooperative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and allow sessions without being on camera if that helps. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and the focus remains on practical tools and steady progress.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like workplace stress, loneliness, and post-traumatic stress.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. He blends practical techniques with listening and real conversation to help people try different ways of coping.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with veterans and first responders among other populations.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the Utah LCMHC credential and practices out of Utah. The credential shown is LCMHC.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Please check the platform listing to see which formats are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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