Therapist in Walnut Creek, California Adriana Curiel, Therapist

Adriana Curiel, LCSW, helps individuals across California find balance, healing, and resilience as they navigate life’s challenges. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents, adults, and seniors, creating a supportive space where clients can safely process their struggles while building new skills for growth. Adriana specializes in individual therapy, working closely with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her goal is to empower clients with practical tools that support lasting change while honoring their unique experiences.

Adriana is particularly passionate about helping clients facing alcohol and drug use concerns, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma. She understands the complex ways these struggles can impact self-worth, relationships, and daily life, and she provides guidance that integrates both healing and empowerment. By tailoring her approach to each client’s needs, Adriana helps individuals build healthier coping strategies, develop emotional resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Her therapeutic style combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. This integrative approach allows her to address challenges from multiple angles, fostering both immediate relief and long-term growth. Adriana also values working with diverse communities, including members of the LGBTQ+ population, and she provides affirming care that respects identity and lived experience.

Outside of her professional work, Adriana finds balance through movement and mindfulness. She enjoys running, biking, swimming, and practicing yoga—activities that reflect her belief in the connection between physical wellness and mental health.