Dr. Montgomery Prescod , LPC

Dr. Montgomery Prescod provides individual, couples, and family counseling for adults and adolescents, drawing on evidence-informed methods to help people navigate stress, relationships, and emotional challenges. He works from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and interpersonal perspectives to help clients recognize and change life patterns in their thoughts and behaviors and to build a healthier balance with themselves and others.

As a military veteran with more than 28 years of service, he relates closely to the veteran community and brings an understanding of military culture to his clinical work. He uses mindfulness techniques alongside therapy to tailor treatment for people experiencing anxiety or depression, helping them develop practical coping skills and stronger connections with others.

He holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a license that authorizes clinical practice in counseling - and is a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, meaning he is trained to deliver care through remote methods. He is also a PREPARE/ENRICH assessment facilitator for premarital and marital couples, offering structured tools when working with partners.

Trained in addressing Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), he helps clients identify how early emotional neglect can affect adult functioning and targets related symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. He welcomes individuals, couples, and families ready to work on change and growth and looks forward to supporting those seeking help.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Montgomery Prescod commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered therapy, complemented by mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person from their own perspective and building a collaborative, empathetic relationship to foster growth and stronger interpersonal connections. Mindfulness techniques teach present-moment awareness and calming skills that support emotion regulation and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Montgomery Prescod works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, allow access from different locations, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats enable licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused treatment while accommodating clients who need adaptable ways to engage in therapy.