Montgomery Counseling Group
About Us
Individual and Family Counseling in Charlotte, NC
“Every person’s map of the world is as unique as their thumbprint. There are no two people alike. No two people understand the same sentence the same way… So in dealing with people, you try not to fit them to your concept of what they should be.” Milton H. Erickson, MD
The quote above sets the stage for our approach to what works in counseling and psychotherapy. John Burns, LCSW, first studied Milton Erickson’s work in graduate school and strives to approach each person as completely unique. There is no “cookie-cutter” approach that respects the unique journey of the individual.
John has been a licensed clinical social worker for more than 30 years and has worked in hospital settings, substance abuse treatment units, family therapy clinics, and Employee Assistance Programs. He opened the Montgomery Counseling Group (MCG) in Charlotte, NC to specializes in the areas of trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
The mission of MCG is to offer you truly individualized service. We use research-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Clinical Hypnosis in a peaceful, caring atmosphere to help with depression, grief, parental concerns, trauma, and more.
A collaborative environment where high-level clinical expertise meets compassionate, individualized care. Our team consists of licensed clinicians dedicated to research-backed healing for individuals, couples, and families throughout the Charlotte area. We utilize a wide range of proven, evidence-based modalities, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for advanced Trauma and PTSD recovery.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to improve emotional regulation and relationship skills.
- Play Therapy to provide specialized, age-appropriate support for children.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnosis for targeted, lasting change.
