Important Message

Online counseling services are not intended to take the place of traditional, in-person, face-to-face crisis intervention, conventional clinical assessment, or treatment.

How does On-line Counseling Work?

Email counseling and coaching is one form of online counseling that may suit your needs. Many find that being able to express feelings and concerns and/or asking questions in writing helps organize thoughts and gives you time to think and focus on the problem at hand. E-counseling also allows you the ability to keep secure e-mail files & records of those things discussed and to review best solutions and suggestions made.

Advantages of E-Counseling with Vic

" If you can not afford to pay for private counseling, my e-counseling on this website is free!" The important thing - talk to someone..don't hold things in!

Online e-mail counseling is discrete, anonymous and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the privacy of your own home. Avoid the waiting to schedule a VA appointment or sitting in the waiting room or the uncomfortable feeling of running into a familiar face on the way in or out of a clinic or the VA Medical Center. Since you never have to leave the comfort of your home to meet me.... your anonymity and privacy is completely secured.

E- counseling gives you private access to Vic Montgomery, a professional primary therapist and addiction specialist. He is an experienced veteran's crisis counselor and expert in crisis interventon. Vic is available to you or a loved one anytime of the day or night. If this is an emergency call the VA crisis line 1-800-273- TALK.

E-counseling allows you to take your time writng your thoughts and feelings and only you can hit the send button when you are ready.You will also be able to keep records of your correspondence; and review if needed for future reference.

Veterans Living in Rural Areas or with No Transportation

This form of communication allows veterans in rural areas or who otherwise have transportation problems to still have access to Vic's counseling and coaching via this e-mail website 24/7.

Many veterans and their families are turning to the Internet for professional counseling and find it to be an ideal way to discuss life's challenges, personal concerns or emotional problems. Some people opt for ongoing counseling with Vic, while others for a single session just for guidance and coaching on one specific matter.