About

Michelle Montgomery, LCSW, RYT

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My commitment to supporting emergency responders is rooted in over 15 years of high-acuity clinical experience. From serving as a social worker in a Level 1 Trauma Center to acting as the Lead Mental Health Consultant at the Multnomah County Detention Center, I have worked alongside police, firefighters, nurses, and crisis professionals in the most demanding environments.

My perspective on community resilience was first shaped in 2001, when I moved to New York City and witnessed the extraordinary solidarity that emerges during a national crisis. Later, my work in Portland, Oregon—navigating periods of heightened community tension and public health emergencies—further reinforced my belief that those who protect our communities deserve specialized, dedicated support. I am passionate about providing a space for first responders to process their own crises with someone who truly understands the culture and the stakes.

I currently provide both in person and virtual sessions in Eugene and Portland.

Strategic Clinical Advisory
In addition to clinical practice, I provide specialized consultation for individuals, emergency management organizations, law enforcement agencies, and healthcare systems.

I partner with leaders to define their impact: Are you refining your personal leadership style, or are you strategically developing a team for long-term operational excellence?

Consultations are available in-person in Portland and Eugene, or virtually.

Service Areas
Program Development: Designing trauma-informed protocols and behavioral health programs tailored for high-velocity environments (EMS, Fire, Corrections).

Forensic & Case Advocacy: Specializing in clinical-legal consulting for responders navigating worker’s compensation and legal challenges following critical workplace incidents.

Tactical Training: Developing and facilitating specialized training for responders, including mental health literacy, de-escalation techniques, and tactical resilience.

Leadership Strategy: Strategic advising for executive leadership on managing secondary trauma, burnout, and organizational wellness during prolonged deployments and or critical incidences.

Operational Integration: Consulting on the seamless implementation of behavioral health strategies within existing NIMS and ICS structures.

Education

Master’s in Social Work, Columbia University School of Social Work

Law Minor, Columbia Law School

Licensed in the State of Oregon, LCSW #L11656

RYT – Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance, Firelight Yoga Teachers Training, Summer 2021 

ASAP (Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol) Peer Support Training, Salem Oregon, 2026, Dr. Stephanie M. Conn.

EMDR Basic Training, July & October 2025, Susan Wendelborg, LCSW