Empowering You to Navigate Life’s Journey

Healing from betrayal, trauma, anxiety, depression, and loss can be a challenging and lonely journey, yet it is often marked by moments of profound hope and resilience. Just as seasons change, allowing for renewal and growth, so too can individuals emerge from their struggles with a deeper understanding of themselves. By embracing the process—acknowledging pain while also cultivating moments of peace—individuals can find solace, reestablish connection with themselves, and ultimately blossom into a more resilient version of who they are meant to be. I’d be honored to take your journey with you as an individual or alongside your relationship. Springfield, Missouri, therapist, counselor

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Specialization in Supporting Individuals and Couples Navigating:

  • Depression
    I support clients in managing the often-overwhelming symptoms of depression by exploring potential root causes, such as unresolved grief or trauma. Together, we work to restore a sense of vitality, hope, and connection that depression may have diminished.

  • Grief and Loss
    I offer compassionate and steady support through the tender and often unpredictable process of grief. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, navigating a divorce, or adjusting to another major life transition, I provide a space to process and heal at your own pace.

  • Relationship Issues
    I work collaboratively with couples to identify and shift unhelpful communication patterns, rebuild trust, and foster deeper emotional intimacy. My goal is to help partners reconnect in meaningful and lasting ways.

  • Trauma and PTSD
    Using a trauma-informed approach, including modalities such as EMDR, I support clients in processing and healing from both acute and complex traumatic experiences. I aim to help individuals regain a sense of safety, empowerment, and integration.

  • Anxiety
    I help clients explore the roots of their anxiety, implement practical and effective tools to manage symptoms, and cultivate self-compassion and resilience throughout their healing journey.

  • Betrayal Trauma
    Betrayal can leave partners feeling deeply isolated and misunderstood. I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space to process the impact of relational betrayal. Together, we work to establish safety, set healthy boundaries, and build self-care practices that serve as a stabilizing foundation throughout recovery.

Hi, I’m Kayla Montgomery, an LPC with 8 years of clinical experience with a specialization in Betrayal Trauma. I offer a safe space for processing the pain of betrayal and helping individuals and couples put the pieces back together. Read more about my approach here.

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  • Master’s of Arts in Counseling

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Prepare Enrich Certified

  • EMDR Trained- EMDRIA

  • Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)- International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)

  • ERCEM Trained

  • Certified Couple Betrayal Recovery Therapist (CCBRT) - International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)

Education and certifications


Take the first step in your journey

Every journey begins with a single step. Whether you're new to therapy and feeling uncertain, or you're more experienced and simply looking for more information, I'm here to help answer any questions you may have.

If you're still exploring your options and would like to connect first, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. Feel free to reach out using the form below and indicate your interest in scheduling a brief conversation.