Eran Montiel , LMFT

Eran Montiel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. The LMFT credential indicates specialized training in working with couples, families, and systems of care, and it guides his approach to addressing relational and individual difficulties.

Eran has worked with both teens and adults across a wide range of concerns, including relationship and family conflicts, ADHD, trauma and abuse, substance use and behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, motivation challenges, parenting issues, stress, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. He draws on that breadth of experience to tailor support to each person’s situation.

In session he emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely. Treatment decisions are made collaboratively, honoring each person’s preferences and comfort level while focusing on the issues they most want to address. Eran aims to work alongside clients to set goals and develop practical strategies that fit their lives and values.

He brings a respectful, solution-oriented manner to therapy and welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with people seeking change and greater balance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Eran frequently integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into his work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early bonds and current relationship patterns to help people understand how connection and trust impact their emotions and behavior - it is useful for relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and attachment-related anxiety. EFT focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships to build greater closeness and repair ruptures, often helping couples and individuals dealing with intimacy, communication, and relational pain.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma symptoms are a central concern. EMDR uses a structured process to help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming, which can reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Eran works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and he adapts plans as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to support recovery and growth.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from home or work. These options can increase consistency of care and support clients in applying strategies in real time.