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Adan Montalvo

Adan Montalvo

Therapist · Texas

Supportive counselor for life changes

  • Warm interactive style
  • Practical problem solving
  • Focus on personal goals

About Adan

Adan Montalvo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship strain. He also works with concerns like addiction, grief, parenting stress, career crossroads, and issues related to identity such as LGBT matters. His tone is direct and supportive for people ready to take a step toward change.

He uses a warm, interactive counseling style that avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions are focused on respectful conversation and practical steps. Adan aims to tailor each plan to a person's specific needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

In session he blends cognitive behavioral ideas with solution-focused work. That means helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and testing small, doable changes that can make daily life better. He also draws on client-centered and narrative ways of working to make space for personal stories and values.

Adan has practiced as a psychotherapist for 12 years in Texas. He brings that experience to everyday problems like sleep and eating issues, anger, codependency, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. He also supports people dealing with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and attention concerns like ADHD.

If someone is ready to try therapy, he offers guidance and coaching alongside traditional counseling. His aim is to empower people to find clearer priorities and practical coping tools. He welcomes the chance to help people plan manageable steps toward a more fulfilling life.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experiences. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects back what matters, and helps them name priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Adan will work with people to identify which approach or mix of approaches fits best. Figuring out the right method is a collaborative process based on goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early sessions. He adjusts plans as needs change rather than locking someone into a single strategy.

Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling across different locations simpler. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress steady while focusing on practical skills and problem solving rather than promising specific results.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain, plus addiction, grief, parenting stress, career issues, and LGBT-related concerns.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

He uses a warm, interactive style that combines cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods while valuing each person's story.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in Texas.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How does cost and billing work?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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