Jared Montague
associate licensed Counselor; under the Supervision of Dr. Daniel Birdsong, LPC-s
Jared obtained his BA from Auburn University in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Philosophy. These together seemed to add up to a Counseling degree but, just to be sure, Jared acquired his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and is pursuing a graduate certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy. He is currently a practicing Associate Licensed Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor under the supervision of Daniel Birdsong, LPC-S.
Jared’s experience in the mental health field is varied and includes victim outreach work, crisis intervention, serious mental illness, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities. His current focus is on anxiety, depression, and trauma, but he is passionate about providing mental health services to a variety of populations aged 19 or older. He has a special interest in psychotherapy for chronic illnesses, humor in counseling, and providing care for other professionals in helping fields.
In therapy, Jared utilizes a Cognitive-Behavioral approach that focuses on the interactions between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Additionally, Jared’s sessions tend to be solutions-focused and systems-informed with a particular emphasis on how we (humans!) make meaning in a world that can be quite chaotic and challenging.
In his free time, Jared enjoys listening to and making music, cooking, playing video games, reading, writing, camping, and spending time with his corgi, Oliver.