Therapist in
Chicago, Illinois,
Philip Montgomery, PhD, LPC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Philip Montgomery, PhD, LPC
Philip Montgomery, LPC, PhD, has a track record of delivering high-quality services to individuals with a variety of emotional difficulties. He believes each client’s voice needs to be heard and their stories validated to allow them to feel safe so the work can begin.
Philip earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and a PhD from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is highly experienced in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorders, LGBT challenges, relationship difficulties, and a variety of social challenges facing African American males in the community.
Throughout his career, Philip held a variety of clinical and managerial positions with both community-based organizations and private entities. He also holds an academic position with Roosevelt University in the department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling lecturing for their graduate Masters program. Philip also lends his support to Chicago Hopes For Kids as a member of their executive board of directors.
In therapy, Philip uses a variety of approaches such as Grief Therapy; Family Systems, Strengths-Based, Process Addictions Treatment, CBT, and Mindfulness.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- PTSD/Trauma
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- DMG
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink / Unicare
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Northwestern BCBS HMO
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
Interventions
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
Populations
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Philip Montgomery. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Philip Montgomery:
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- DMG
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink / Unicare
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Northwestern BCBS HMO
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Philip Montgomery is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Philip Montgomery works at:
Yes, Philip Montgomery does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Philip Montgomery is currently offering In-office visits.