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Adrian Torres Ortiz

At a glance

Experience
16 years
Based in
Connecticut
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Spanish

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Adrian Torres Ortiz, LPC

Compassionate counselor for life changes

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Connecticut 3289

NPI1336655992

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  • 16 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • Focus on stress

About Adrian

Adrian Torres Ortiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 16 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with individuals who are coping with life changes and searching for greater direction.

Adrian aims for a respectful and compassionate way of working. He shapes conversations and plans to match each person's needs. Sessions are meant to be practical and direct, so people leave with steps they can try between meetings.

He brings steady experience to common everyday struggles like motivation, confidence, and feeling isolated. He also addresses relationship-related concerns such as communication problems, commitment issues, blended family challenges, and fatherhood issues. Other areas he helps with include body image, codependency, and immigration-related stress.

Adrian's approach is collaborative; he listens first and then suggests ways forward based on what a person wants to change. He encourages small, achievable goals and checks in on progress over time. This straightforward style aims to make therapy useful even when life feels overwhelming.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People interested in beginning can use the site Start Therapy process to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English, Spanish

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Adrian works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is goal-oriented work that breaks bigger problems into small steps to try between sessions; this helps with anxiety, low motivation, and coping during life changes. Another approach centers on emotion regulation and behavioral strategies to manage anger and mood symptoms through clear tools and practice.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Adrian discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He aims to build plans together so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also lets people continue momentum when life events or location make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep steady progress while adapting pacing and homework to what works in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Adrian commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also helps people coping with life changes and issues like communication problems and isolation.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, collaborative style that starts with listening and then sets small, achievable goals. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and focus on usable steps between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and life transition concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut and practices there.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for those in the region supported by his Connecticut license.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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