ABOUT

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. .

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.

CONTACT FOR INFORMATION OR CONCERNS

540-726-5586

Email kaymontgomery2@gmail.com

If at all possible, I respond within 2 business days

A Connecting Thread, Inc.