Gabriela Kuri Montes , LPC

Gabriela Kuri Montes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across multiple settings including private practice, outpatient programs, in-home services, and with law enforcement, which has given her experience with a wide range of clinical concerns and levels of severity. Her practice emphasizes help for people struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and issues related to intimacy, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Gabriela draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. She describes her therapeutic style as empathic, warm, and supportive, prioritizing collaboration to set concrete goals and practical steps. Through a goal-oriented approach she helps clients clarify values, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Gabriela brings clinical experience addressing blended family issues, body image, postpartum concerns, first responder stress, grief and life transitions, and related challenges. Her work centers on meeting people where they are and partnering with them to develop strategies that fit their daily lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gabriela uses approaches that focus on practical skills and personal values to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more effective behaviors and coping strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes building psychological flexibility by clarifying personal values and practicing acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can aid in navigating life transitions and chronic emotional challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward the future a person wants, making it useful for relationship issues, parenting challenges, and practical problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Gabriela works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy aligns with what feels most helpful for each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care even when in-person meetings are not possible.