- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- English and Spanish
About Adrian
Adrian Torres Ortiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 16 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical strategies to reduce stress, manage anxiety and anger, and build self-esteem. He also helps people who are feeling down or facing major life changes. Adrian speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step into therapy easier to take.
Adrian uses a straightforward style in sessions. He treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He adapts conversations and the treatment plan to each person’s needs, rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Sessions are a place to talk through immediate problems and build tools for everyday life.
Clients commonly bring concerns such as coping with life transitions, relationship communication problems, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, body image, codependency, and immigration-related stress. He also works with people dealing with isolation, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Adrian helps people identify small changes that make daily life feel more manageable.
His approach emphasizes collaboration. He will listen first, clarify what matters most to the person, and set achievable goals together. Progress is practical and tracked in ways that make sense for each person’s routine and responsibilities.
Adrian encourages anyone who feels stuck to take a step toward support. The initial matching process and first sessions are designed to feel manageable, respectful, and focused on what the person wants to change now.
Approaches that guide online work and fit
Adrian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on real-world change. One common approach is practical skills coaching where sessions teach coping tools for anxiety, anger, and stress. This helps people build routines and responses that reduce daily pressure. Another frequent focus is problem-focused work that zeroes in on specific life changes and communication problems, helping people set clear goals and try small experiments between sessions.Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about goals, current struggles, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they’ll choose methods that match the person’s needs and preferences, then adjust those methods as progress is tracked.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better fits a workday. It can also make it possible to meet in English or Spanish without needing to travel. Ask about the exact session options when you schedule so they match your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Adrian work with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, and immigration stress.
What is Adrian's therapy style like?
His style is practical and collaborative. He listens first, adapts the plan to the person, and focuses on small, usable tools for daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Adrian has 16 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
Where is Adrian licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LPC in Connecticut and practices with that state credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with Adrian?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Adrian?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.