- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- English and Spanish
About Adrian
Adrian Torres Ortiz is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Connecticut with 16 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes.
Adrian works with practical struggles young adults often face, such as feeling stuck after school, trouble with motivation, and doubts about direction. He also supports people coping with body image concerns, relationship and communication problems, and isolation or loneliness. He speaks English and Spanish.
His sessions focus on clear, straightforward conversation. Adrian listens to what is most urgent, then helps set manageable goals. He adapts the pace and focus based on each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method.
In therapy he addresses patterns that show up in family of origin, blended family, and fatherhood issues. He also has experience with immigration-related stress, divorce and separation, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters. Practical skills and coping strategies are part of the work.
Adrian is direct about expectations and progress. He helps people build confidence and improve day-to-day functioning. If you want a counselor who offers grounded, goal-focused sessions in English or Spanish, he may be a fit.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Adrian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach centers on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new responses in real life; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and confidence. Another approach emphasizes building concrete coping skills for stress, anger, and life transitions, teaching strategies you can use between sessions.Choosing the best method is a collaborative process. Adrian will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as needed based on progress and preference.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a student schedule, a break at work, or a busy week without long travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Talk with Adrian during the initial matching steps about what session rhythm and format would fit your life best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like body image, communication problems, and isolation.
How does he approach therapy?
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. He listens for what feels most urgent and helps set practical steps forward.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 16 years of professional experience as a counselor.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Connecticut LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Connecticut.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Do you accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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