Dr. Montgomery Prescod , LPC

Dr. Montgomery Prescod provides individual, couples, and family counseling for adults and adolescents, combining clinical experience with a practical focus on healing and growth. He works from cognitive-behavioral and client-centered frameworks and incorporates interpersonal strategies to help people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. By blending these approaches with mindfulness techniques, he supports clients in developing healthier relationships with themselves and others and in improving their ability to manage stress and life transitions.

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider - indicating specialized training in delivering mental health care remotely - and a PREPARE/ENRICH assessment facilitator for premarital and marital couples. He is also trained in Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), which equips him to address the long-term effects of emotional neglect on mood, relationships, and coping skills. In clinical work he assists people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction concerns, mood disorders, attention challenges, and relationship or intimacy issues, among other areas.

As a military veteran with more than 28 years of service, he connects well with the veteran community and understands military culture and its unique stressors. With eight years of professional counseling experience, Dr. Montgomery Prescod offers individualized care that is informed by evidence-based techniques and tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances. He welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families seeking compassionate, results-oriented support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Montgomery Prescod draws on approaches that emphasize practical skills, personal insight, and present-moment awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood dysregulation and to support healthier coping. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's experience, offering empathy and support so individuals can explore values, build self-esteem, and strengthen relationships at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help people manage stress, regulate emotions, and respond more calmly to difficult situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Dr. Prescod works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor interventions accordingly. He adapts methods over time so the chosen strategies fit the person’s life and produce tangible progress.

Online therapy with him can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home or work, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals who guide the process.