About Eran
Eran Montiel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people untangle problems that get in the way of daily life, such as relationship struggles, addiction, anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Eran aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about what matters to them.
He tailors sessions to each person’s preferences and goals.
How Eran works
That means listening first, then shaping an approach that fits how the person wants to work. He uses several therapy methods to address trauma, emotional patterns, and motivation challenges. In sessions, Eran emphasizes practical steps and clearer communication.
He helps people notice patterns that hold them back and try different ways of responding. He also supports skill building for managing stress, attention differences, and low motivation. When trauma or painful memories are part of the picture, he incorporates approaches designed to reduce the intensity of those memories and the emotions tied to them.
For relationship and intimacy concerns he focuses on the emotions beneath conflicts and how they influence behavior. Eran accepts sessions in English and offers a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Eran lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Eran works with
The areas below are the ones Eran selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape reactions and comfort with closeness. It helps people identify patterns in relationships and try new ways of connecting when old patterns cause distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) zeroes in on feelings and bonds; sessions look at emotions driving conflict and build new ways to express needs and repair connections. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets disturbing memories and the distress they cause by using guided attention to reduce emotional charge and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those needs. That plan can shift over time as goals change or as people notice what helps most.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice new communication skills. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework support, or when a written conversation feels easier. These options offer flexibility so therapy can continue despite scheduling challenges or travel.
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