Dr. Kristen Montiel

You’re successful, self-aware, and capable in most areas of your life, but your relationships still feel harder than they should.

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Maybe you:

• Overthink interactions or need reassurance, but wish you didn’t

• Feel disconnected from your partner even when things are going okay

• Struggle with anxiety, especially in relationships or parenting

• Keep finding yourself in the same patterns despite having solid insight

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If that’s you, you’re not alone - and you’re not the problem.

I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals and couples who want deeper connection, emotional security, and lasting change, not just temporary coping strategies.

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With over 13 years of experience, a doctorate in psychology, and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I help clients understand what’s actually driving their patterns. I help clients explore their attachments, emotional regulation, and unresolved relational wounds and learn how to change them in a meaningful, sustainable way.

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My approach is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I can help you understand your patterns at a deeper level, communicate in ways that actually create connection, break out of cycles that keep you feeling stuck, and feel more secure, confident, and grounded in your relationships.

For couples, this often means moving out of conflict cycles and into a place of understanding, safety, and renewed intimacy. For individuals, it means less anxiety, more clarity, and a stronger sense of self in relationships and life. 

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I offer virtual sessions for clients in California and Florida.

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If you’re ready for therapy that goes beyond surface-level solutions, I’d be honored to work with you.