- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- English and Spanish
About Adolfo
Adolfo Lopez-Quintero is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 16 years of practice. He helps people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and issues with motivation and self-esteem.
He uses clear, direct conversation to help people name what feels off. Sessions focus on specific problems people bring, like panic attacks, workplace stress, or difficulties with communication. He listens in English and Spanish and works with clients who raise immigration-related concerns or substance use issues.
Adolfo draws on several therapy methods depending on what each person needs. He may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help with values and making small changes that matter. He also integrates client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to follow what clients bring up in the room.
Practical skills and real-life practice are part of his work. That can mean short exercises between sessions, steps to reduce panic symptoms, or ways to handle tense conversations at work or home. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what a person can try next.
He works with adults presenting a range of concerns including body image, loneliness, midlife questions, and life purpose. People can expect conversations that balance immediate coping strategies with attention to longer-standing patterns.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values. It can help when someone feels directionless after a life change by focusing on doable steps rather than abstract goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. These exercises often include behavior experiments and simple homework to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with the person about what feels most helpful and adapt techniques as the work unfolds. That means starting with practical needs like reducing panic or improving communication, then adding longer-term work on patterns or past experiences when it fits.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel to appointments. Many people appreciate being able to schedule a session around work or family demands and to practice skills in the settings where challenges occur.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and concerns about motivation and self-esteem. Additional areas include substance use, body image, immigration issues, and workplace problems.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses conversational, skills-focused sessions to identify what feels stuck and try small, practical steps. Therapy mixes thought work with behavioral experiments and follow-up tasks.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during the intake process.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.