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Adan Montalvo

Helpful, practical support for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Adan

Adan Montalvo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and a wide range of other life challenges.

Background and approach

With 12 years of clinical experience, he helps clients navigate issues such as family conflict, career struggles, addiction, grief, trauma, and concerns related to intimacy, eating, and sleep. He also offers support for topics like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and blended family or caregiver stress.

His style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and sensitivity. He combines cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies to create treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs, avoiding stigmatizing labels while emphasizing practical steps and personal strengths.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowering clients to make meaningful changes. Adan invites those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life to begin the work together, offering guidance and support through that transition.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Adan often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. He also incorporates solution-focused techniques that emphasize practical steps and short-term goals to build momentum and address specific problems quickly. Narrative therapy is another tool he applies to help people reframe personal stories and separate themselves from limiting narratives, which can aid recovery from trauma, identity concerns, or feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. The therapist works with each client to explore what methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds so that the work feels personalized and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible. These formats allow clients to engage from home or elsewhere, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when life or location makes in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these tools to support consistent progress while tailoring interaction styles to each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and grief, plus challenges like ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting struggles.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The therapist draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques to match interventions to each client's situation.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a broad range of concerns and client needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with license TX LPC 68054.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for communication?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English