Eran Montiel, LMFT

California · 9 years in practice

Eran Montiel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of experience.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 102617 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1235422973 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Eran

Eran Montiel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with day-to-day problems that get in the way of relationships, work, and wellbeing. He takes a straightforward, collaborative approach so clients feel heard and involved in decisions about care.

He has worked with teens and adults on relationship and family concerns, ADHD, trauma, substance and sexual or behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, and motivation problems.

Background and approach

He uses approaches that include attachment work, emotion-focused techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to cope with stress and change. In sessions he aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak about thoughts and feelings.

He places emphasis on following clients' treatment preferences and pacing work to what feels manageable. The process is collaborative - goals and methods are set together. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and strategies to manage symptoms between visits.

He helps people identify patterns that cause problems and tries to build new ways of handling tough moments. The goal is to improve daily functioning and relationships in ways that fit each person's life. Eran welcomes direct conversation about goals and next steps.

He invites prospective clients to discuss what they want from therapy and how to best move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Eran lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes

Approaches Eran names

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Online support

How attachment work, EMDR, and mindfulness translate online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape how people connect and trust. Online sessions use talk and structured exercises to identify patterns in relationships and try new ways of relating. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-informed method that helps reduce distress tied to traumatic memories through guided processing and bilateral stimulation; some parts can be adapted to remote sessions with guidance and pacing chosen to suit the client. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be practiced during or between online sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, past history, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That choice can change over time as progress and comfort levels become clearer, and the clinician will check in regularly about how each method feels and whether adjustments are needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use visual cues and do deeper processing. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or keeping skills fresh between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on attachment, trauma processing, and mindfulness skills.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

He works with issues such as addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is the general therapy style and approach?

He takes a collaborative and practical approach, combining talk work with skill practice. He follows clients' treatment preferences and adapts methods to fit each person's needs and pace.

How much experience does the therapist have?

He has nine years of clinical experience practicing in California with work focused on teens and adults around relationship and behavioral concerns.

What credential does the therapist hold and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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