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Adrian Quintero

Adrian Quintero, LMFT

California

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LMFT - LGBT and grief support

  • Attachment based work
  • Cognitive behavioral techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Adrian

Adrian Quintero is a California LMFT with three years of clinical experience. Adrian works with adults facing issues such as LGBT identity questions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, ADHD concerns, caregiver stress, anxiety, and depression. Sessions focus on listening carefully and helping people name what they are feeling.

Adrian uses a few practical ways of working that are easy to understand. Sessions draw on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current trust and closeness. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, especially when anxiety or shame get in the way.

Client-centered principles shape how Adrian conducts sessions. That means conversations are driven by what matters to the person in the room rather than a preset agenda. Mindfulness and existential perspectives are available too, and they are brought in when someone wants to work on meaning, present-moment noticing, or coping with life changes.

Adrian aims to be direct and practical in session. People can expect clear feedback, gentle challenge, and concrete steps to test between meetings. The focus is on small, doable changes rather than sweeping promises.

People looking for support with family of origin issues, attachment wounds, body image, gender dysphoria, codependency, relationship problems, or feelings of guilt and shame may find this approach relevant. Sessions are conducted in English and the practice is based in California. To confirm how sessions are scheduled and delivered, readers should check current options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions. In online sessions this can mean talking through how trust, rejection, and closeness show up now and practicing different ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online work with CBT often includes short between-session experiments, thought records, and skills practice to test what changes behavior and mood. Finding the right fit is part of the work. Adrian will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches best match their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so methods can be adjusted based on what helps the client make manageable changes. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel. Others appreciate shorter check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited. Talk with Adrian about the practical arrangement that suits daily life and the kinds of exercises or homework you want to try between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Adrian work with?

Adrian helps adults with LGBT identity questions, grief, self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, and related issues such as guilt and shame.

How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?

He draws on attachment and cognitive behavioral ideas to name patterns that keep guilt active and to practice alternative ways of thinking and behaving.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Adrian has three years of professional experience working as a clinician in California.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as CA LMFT and practices in California.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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