- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
About Bridgette
Dr. Bridgette Montgomery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience based in Pennsylvania. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her practice also addresses concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, eating and food-related issues, gender dysphoria, obsessive-compulsive concerns, post-traumatic stress, and process or sex-related addictions.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches. Sessions often focus on naming strong emotions, tracing patterns that keep those feelings active, and trying new ways of responding. The work can include short-term skill building and longer-term exploration of how past experiences affect present behavior.
Dr. Montgomery describes herself as a trauma-informed generalist. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns and on CBT to teach coping skills. EMDR is one tool she uses when processing distressing memories, while mindfulness approaches support stress reduction and present-moment awareness.
People who come for help meet a clinician who emphasizes clear conversation about goals and next steps. Practical strategies are balanced with discussion about feelings and relationship patterns. Progress is tracked through agreed goals and review of what is or is not helping.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist's stated methods. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking. To begin, follow the practice's intake path and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
How Emotion-Focused and Online Work Fit Together
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and the interaction patterns that keep them active. EFT is often used when relationship patterns or attachment-related emotions are hard to name and change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's perspective and prioritizes listening and reflection to help clarify feelings and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether EFT, CBT, or another approach best fits the presenting concerns, goals, and personal preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is reviewed and needs shift.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making scheduling easier around work or caregiving. If you plan to pursue online sessions, confirm the currently offered session formats before booking so you know what to expect. The focus online remains the same: identifying emotions, trying new responses, and building skills that fit everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Dr. Montgomery works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on autism and Asperger syndrome, eating issues, gender dysphoria, OCD, post-traumatic stress, and process or sex-related addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches. Sessions mix emotion-focused work, skill teaching, and exploration of repeating patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional experience in the field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials listed as PA LCSW and DE LCSW, and she practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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