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Russell Montgomery

Longview,TX

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

Kranz Psychological Services
Longview, TX
12.2019 - Current
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.

Counselor

Hope Road Counseling
Longview, TX
10.2018 - Current
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.

Director of Crisis Services

Community Healthcore
Longview, TX
09.2001 - 09.2018
  • Supervised a team of 20 crisis assessors working 24 hours a day every day of the year.
  • Created a comprehensive mental health crisis assessment tool.
  • Coordinated with hospital professionals and county law enforcement agencies for 9 counties in Northeast Texas.
  • Developed telehealth options for crisis assessments completed in all county jails and local ERs.
  • Provided oversight for multi-million dollar budget.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX
05.1999

Master of Arts - Christian Education

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX
05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Crisis Response
  • Intake interviewing

Licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas #19025

Timeline

Counselor

Kranz Psychological Services
12.2019 - Current

Counselor

Hope Road Counseling
10.2018 - Current

Director of Crisis Services

Community Healthcore
09.2001 - 09.2018

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Master of Arts - Christian Education

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Texas Baptist University
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