Sydney Montgomery
Benbrook
Summary
Positive, empathic, and solution-focused professional with solid foundation in therapeutic principles and techniques. Deep understanding of mental health and substance use challenges, combined with proficiency in assessment and intervention strategies. Committed to fostering meaningful client relationships, progress, and well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
Stonegate Center
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for clients based on assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Conducted therapeutic sessions to address mental health and emotional challenges.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior and mood.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations effectively.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development to enhance therapeutic skills.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with substance use and co-existing disorders.
Counselor
Angelo State University Counseling Services
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided personalized counseling support to individuals, fostering a trusting and open environment.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and stabilization.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Assisted with outreach programs to raise awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental health.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, enhancing treatment planning and outcomes tracking.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to refine counseling techniques and stay current with best practices.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Angelo State University
San Angelo05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05-2018
Skills
- Rapport Building
- Psychoeducation
- Relapse Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Specialized in Substance Use and Personality Disorders
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- C-DBT - Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Stonegate Center
09.2023 - Current
Counselor
Angelo State University Counseling Services
09.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Angelo State University
Continuing Education
- Solution-Focused Practice with Trauma by Teri Pichot, LCSW, LAC, MAC (2022)
- LPC-Associate Ethics by Dr. Joel L. Carr, Ph.D, LCSW-S, LPC-S (2023)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy by Elliot Connie, MA, LPC (2023)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy by Lexi Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT (2025)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training by Trevor Case (2025)
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