Dr. Montgomery Prescod , LPC

Dr. Montgomery Prescod provides individual, couples, and family counseling for both adults and adolescents, bringing a practical, strengths-based focus to his work. He helps people identify and shift unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, and supports them in building healthier relationships with themselves and others. His clinical style blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered care and interpersonal strategies to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addiction, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

As a military veteran with more than 28 years of service, he connects well with the veteran community and understands military culture and common stressors. He uses mindfulness practices and targeted interventions to help clients better manage stress, mood disorders, impulsivity, and co-occurring conditions. He also works with issues related to parenting, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and multicultural concerns.

He is a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - which signifies professional training and state licensure to provide counseling. He is also a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, demonstrating additional preparation for delivering therapy remotely, and serves as a PREPARE/ENRICH assessment facilitator for premarital and marital couples. In addition, he is trained in Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) interventions and can assist with the emotional and relational effects that stem from that experience.

Dr. Prescod practices in South Carolina and provides care in English. He welcomes adults, adolescents, couples, and families who are ready to work toward more balanced coping, clearer communication, and greater emotional wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps clients clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and persistent avoidance patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can support emotion regulation, stress management, and relapse prevention.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Prescod collaborates with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and personal preferences, then tailors interventions or combines methods to create a personalized plan. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and workable for the individual, couple, or family.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. Dr. Prescod uses these remote formats to deliver evidence-informed strategies and ongoing support in ways that match clients' lives and routines.