- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Guilt and shame
About Micheal
Micheal "Mike" Montgomery is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with six years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Mike also pays attention to guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
He approaches therapy as a practical collaboration. He treats the person as the expert on their own life and helps people notice strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Mike commonly uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. He breaks larger problems into smaller steps and teaches simple strategies people can use right away.
In early sessions he listens to what matters most and helps set straightforward targets for work. He checks in about what does and does not help, and adjusts the plan when needed. Progress is measured in small, practical changes rather than grand promises.
People who choose him often want direct, skills-focused work on specific problems. He encourages realistic pacing and regular practice. To get started he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session so they can begin setting goals together.
How CBT and DBT inform online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can use this approach to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative responses to reduce anxiety and guilt. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress. It is often used for intense shame, panic, or when people need emotion-regulation techniques.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what is most troubling and discuss which methods match the client's goals and preferences. Together they will try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan based on the client's feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Some approaches lend themselves to homework between meetings, which can be convenient to practice in everyday settings. The focus in remote sessions remains on practical skills, regular review, and making therapy work around life commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also focuses on guilt and shame, isolation, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He treats guilt and shame by helping people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep those feelings active. Sessions use skills-based work and practical steps to reduce overwhelming reactions.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of professional practice and holds a Minnesota LICSW. His work has involved a range of mood, anxiety, trauma, and addiction concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.