Online in California
(Online Only)
A warm hello to you. Do you ever wake up feeling overwhelmed by hopelessness, stress, excessive worry, sadness, or fear? These emotions can deeply impact your overall well-being. My role as a therapist is to help you reconnect with your motivation, find peace, and create stability in your life. Therapy isn’t about a magic solution—the real magic comes from within you. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous and meaningful step. The first part of this journey is a conversation to determine if we’re a good fit. Finding the right therapist is essential for your healing and growth, and truly I care to help you make that connection.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: Spanish and English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: My approach is client-centered and flexible, always tailored to your unique values, goals, and strengths. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a place to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with what matters most to you.
Clients can expect a supportive and collaborative approach, where we explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are shaped by past experiences and underlying needs. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—a highly effective, evidence-based method for addressing emotional distress. I also integrate strengths-based and person-centered approaches to ensure our work reflects your values, goals, and lived experience.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer sliding scale therapy fees to make mental health support more accessible for individuals experiencing financial hardship. Sessions are typically 60 minutes long but can be adjusted to meet your unique needs. The frequency and pacing of therapy are personalized based on your goals and availability. At this time, all sessions are conducted virtually, providing flexible and convenient access to care from the comfort of your own space. If you’re interested or have questions about eligibility and fees, please feel free to reach out.
- Accepts Insurance
- I also accept insurance—please visit my website [insert link] for more details on insurance providers and coverage. If you have questions about eligibility or fees, feel free to reach out.
Education & Credentials
Yesenia Torres LCSW
- Female
- License # 127708
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2021
Education: I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from California State University, San Bernardino, graduating in May 2021. I am now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), qualified to provide professional mental health services and support to individuals and families.
Yesenia Torres Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: I offer therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home via Zoom, making it easier and more convenient to get the support you need.
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, offering a compassionate and collaborative space to navigate life’s emotional challenges. My clinical focus is on supporting individuals dealing with depression, trauma, and the impact of relationships or family dynamics—especially when these experiences feel confusing, overwhelming, or deeply rooted.
Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all. It’s a process of insight, healing, and growth—grounded in empathy and tailored to help you feel more empowered, connected, and emotionally well.
I work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, offering a warm, supportive space to explore life’s challenges—especially those rooted in depression, trauma, and the complexities of relationships or family dynamics.
Our work together is a collaborative process where we’ll explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect to your lived experiences and underlying needs. Through this process, we’ll build deeper self-understanding and develop strategies that support meaningful, lasting change.