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Adrian Quintero, LMFT
California
LMFT - LGBTQ and Grief focus
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
- Caregiver support
About Adrian
Adrian Quintero is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with three years of clinical experience. Adrian focuses on LGBTQ concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, ADHD, caregiver stress, anxiety, and depression. The first paragraph here is short and direct for easy reading on a phone.
Adrian uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize straightforward tools and steps you can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of the approach, alongside attachment-informed work and client-centered conversation.
In sessions, Adrian listens to what matters most and helps set small, concrete goals. That might mean practicing a new way to respond to anxious thoughts or testing a different communication approach at home. The work tends to be structured and focused on what changes will feel most useful.
Adrian also pays attention to how relationships and early attachment patterns affect current struggles. This can help when issues involve abandonment, family of origin concerns, or relationship patterns. Existential and mindfulness ideas are used sometimes to clarify values and reduce stuck thinking.
Language offered is English and practice is based in California. The profile explains what to expect and how to take the first step without extra jargon. To get started, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Adrian blends CBT and attachment work for online sessions
Adrian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. CBT is practical and goal-focused, often using short exercises and between-session practice to reduce anxiety, manage ADHD challenges, and improve mood.He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at patterns that formed in close relationships and how they show up now. This helps when concerns involve abandonment, family of origin issues, or repeated relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy adds a conversational, listening-based element that keeps the client's priorities central.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Adrian will work with each person to identify which methods feel most useful for their goals and adjust the plan as things evolve. He treats the approach as something to try and refine together rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote meetings help them maintain consistency while they apply CBT exercises and communication practices in everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Adrian address?
He works with LGBTQ matters, grief and loss, self-esteem, ADHD, caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, and related issues listed in the profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behavioral responses with clear, practical exercises between sessions.
What is Adrian's professional background?
Adrian has three years of professional work experience as a California LMFT.
Where is Adrian licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices from that state.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats handled?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile.
How does pricing and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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