Gabriel Montes

Associate Clinical Social Worker

Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday life? Do you wish to be more well-adjusted, engaged, and find balance in your life? Are you open to trying therapy to gain insight and self-awareness to maximize your potential?

If so, let’s begin your therapeutic journey together. I have over 15 years of experience in the areas of mental health, family work, and youth services. I am an LGBTQ+ therapist and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have worked with diverse populations throughout my career and enjoy working with people of all ages.

We will begin our work together by identifying your strengths and using them to create the life you want. I look forward to getting to know your story, helping you define your therapeutic goals, and seeing your inner light shine. Choose to make a positive difference in your life today!

Scroll down for my qualifications, specialties, and client focus!

 

QUALIFICATIONS

School: Stanford University

Year Graduated: 2004

School: San Jose State University

Year Graduated: 2017

License and State: ACSW 106112 California

Supervised by Natasha Kazmi LMFT 50585

CLIENT FOCUS

Languages: Spanish

Ages:

  • Children (6 to 10)

  • Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)

  • Adults (20 to 60)

SPECIALITIES

TYPES OF THERAPY

  • Parenting LGBTQ+

  • LGBTQ+ families

  • Sexual orientation and identity

  • Life Transitions

  • Parenting

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Coping Skills

  • Domestic Violence

  • Drug Abuse

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Eating Disorders

Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Stress Substance Use

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Teen Violence

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anger Management

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Life Coaching