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Dr. Montgomery Prescod, LPC
South Carolina
LPC in South Carolina - Mood and anxiety
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Dr. Montgomery Prescod is a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns using concrete, skills-based methods. He offers short, clear explanations and practical steps people can try between sessions.
Prescod uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices. He focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing new responses, and building routines that reduce distress. Sessions emphasize specific strategies for mood, impulse control, and relationship patterns.
He has experience addressing a broad range of issues including bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, intimacy problems, parenting strain, career stress, and ADHD. Additional focus areas listed include co-morbidity, impulsivity, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, and post-traumatic stress. He also works with LGBT concerns and compassion fatigue.
Prescod identifies as a military veteran and notes a strong understanding of military culture. He uses assessment tools such as PREPARE/ENRICH for premarital and marital work when relevant. Mindfulness exercises and behavioral experiments are common parts of his sessions.
Language of sessions is English and practice is based in South Carolina. The practical aim is to give clear steps people can use day to day and to adjust approaches based on what helps most in follow-up sessions.
How CBT, ACT and Client-Centered Work Online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include short skill practice, thought records, and activity scheduling to manage anxiety, depression, and impulse control. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and still act toward their values; online ACT uses brief experiential exercises and value-based planning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can explore what matters most and make practical decisions about relationships and life changes.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, try specific techniques, and adjust methods if something is not helping. Sessions often blend elements of CBT, ACT, and mindfulness so the plan can change with the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week by avoiding travel, allowing for shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to join from work or home when timing matters. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns such as bipolar mood issues, addictions, grief, intimacy problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and career stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with ACT, client-centered techniques, DBT skills, and mindfulness to teach practical skills and behavior change strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of counseling experience and an extended background as a military veteran that informs his work with service-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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