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My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or family dynamics, seeking a culturally competent, affirming space to explore how past experiences shape their present struggles. Their goals are to heal, gain self-understanding, and improve relationships. They want to feel empowered to live authentically, cope with life's challenges, and achieve a sense of peace and fulfillment. I specialize in culturally sensitive, affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ communities and BIPOC. Using psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and family systems, I help address issues like depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and career concerns. I also offer personality testing and behavioral assessments, ensuring a safe, inclusive space for all. Reaching out for help can feel daunting, but it’s a powerful step toward healing. If you’re facing challenges, know you’re not alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns without judgment. If you're ready to begin your journey toward healing and growth, I invite you to reach out—let’s work together for the change you deserve. Specialties: I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and career challenges, with a particular focus on LGBTQ communities and Black and Indigenous people of color (BIPOC). I am also kink and poly-aware, ensuring an inclusive space where all experiences are respected. Additionally, I provide personality testing and behavioral assessments. Credentials & Experience: I am currently licensed in Alabama. I have over a decade of experience conducting research & teaching in graduate programs to train future psychologists and mental health professionals, & providing culturally competent psychotherapy & assessments for adolescents, adults, couples, & families.
"I offer a culturally sensitive & affirming therapy, using evidence-based practices, including psychodynamic, CBT, family systems, to address your concerns by finding relationships between present problems, past relationships, family dynamics, thought processes, and social-systemic factors. This holistic approach helps to get at the root of your problems to enact meaningful change in your life."
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Services & Pricing
Free Consultation
15 min · Online
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online
Sliding scale available.
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online
Sliding scale available.
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · PhD, LP
Tangela Montgomery · Verified April 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended University of Massachusetts Boston , PhD in Counseling Psychology in , Graduated 2018
Additional Credentials
Membership from American Psychological Association
2009
Insurance & Policies
I am in-network for Aetna and Cigna, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, as I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
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Available for online sessions
Birmingham, AL, 35215 map
I offer a culturally sensitive & affirming therapy, using evidence-based practices, including psychodynamic, CBT, family systems, to address your concerns by finding relationships between present problems, past relationships, family dynamics, thought processes, and social-systemic factors. This holistic approach helps to get at the root of your problems to enact meaningful change in your life.
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