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About Me

I worked in the healing and expressive arts field, combining them with traditional and body therapies for more than 30 years.  I was licensed as a clinical social worker by the Department of Health Professionals in 2012 and practice holistic psychotherapy and clinical social work therapy. I work with older adolescents, adults and couples.  For 10 years I worked with veterans with Post Traumatic Stress and with LBGTQI and veteran populations.  Since retiring from the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in 2019, I currently offer therapy and coaching.  I teach wellness practices and holistic healing modalities in private practice.   

 

I am a gardener, a reader, a theatre and movie watcher.  I love walking, bicycling, hiking, any activity in the outdoors and cooking.  I always have a project of some kind in the works.   My current projects include practicing at retirement, playing with grandchildren, adult children and friends, managing rental property on an urban oasis, and providing a space for renewal and stillness through creative outlets.  I have 3 adult children with spouses, 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren who I love to spend time with.  I grew up in a family of 6 children and had 76 first cousins, all of whom I know. . 

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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAININGS AND EXPERIENCE

  • LCSW - Virginia Board of Social Work

  • MSW - Master's Social Work from Radford University

  • BS - Bachelor's Sociology with minor in Women's Studies from Mary Baldwin

  • Certified Transformational Coaching

  • ACT / CBT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Certification

  • FAMI - Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music

    • Facilitator for Association of Music and Imagery

  • Creativity and Play/Expressive Arts Trainings and Certifications

  • Many trainings with attachment therapy, childhood trauma in adults                                                                    

  • Internal Family Systems Training

  • Hospice Training

  • Reiki Master and Teacher Training Certifications

  • Labyrinth Facilitator and Training Certification

  • Experience and Training with LGBRQI populations

  • Struggle Well Training for First Responders

  • Experience and Training with Veterans who struggle with Post Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Growth

  • Experienced as Retreat Facilitator and Leader 

  • Experience in Family Farming, Rural Living and Production Agriculture

  • Experience Growing Up and Living in Community Apart from Mainstream America.

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CONTACT FOR INFORMATION OR CONCERNS

540-726-5586

Email kaymontgomery2@gmail.com

If at all possible, I respond within 2 business days

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