Eran Montiel , LMFT

Eran Montiel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. He works with teens and adults across a range of concerns, including addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting difficulties, stress and anxiety, depression, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

He draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, focusing on collaboration and respect for treatment preferences. Eran emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts, feelings, and difficult topics can be explored. He has extensive experience addressing substance use and behavioral addictions as well as supporting clients through trauma recovery and relationship repair.

Across his work with individuals, couples, and families, Eran aims to identify practical steps clients can take to improve daily functioning and reconnect with what matters to them. He prioritizes working at a pace determined by the client and shaping therapy around the goals clients bring to the process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Eran Montiel

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape connections with others. It helps clients and couples explore relationship dynamics, build trust, and develop healthier ways of relating. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships. EFT is often used with couples and families to strengthen bonds and improve communication. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps reduce the intensity of distressing memories by processing them in a structured way, often supporting recovery from past abuse or traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Eran works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and comfort levels evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care across life changes, and access consistent support from locations across California.