Monica Torres

Compassionate, skill-focused therapy for emotional healing

LCSW Arizona

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Monica

Monica Torres is a licensed clinical social worker based in Arizona who has spent a decade helping people navigate difficult emotional experiences. She centers her practice on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns, using a compassionate, strengths-based stance to guide each person through their challenges.

Background and approach

Monica emphasizes culturally responsive care and attends to how identity and life context shape emotional patterns and coping. Her work draws on evidence-based methods to help clients build resilience, identify unhelpful thought and behavior cycles, and develop practical skills for daily life.

Monica aims to collaborate with clients so therapy reflects personal goals and values, fostering growth through both insight and concrete strategies. Her approach combines empathy with structure to support lasting change and increased emotional well-being.

Approaches and Access for Online Therapy

Monica frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while EMDR helps process and integrate traumatic memories through structured bilateral stimulation techniques.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to help people build emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness when that aligns with their goals. Choosing the right method is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options, consider a client's goals and preferences, and adapt the plan over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and needs. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and access care from home or other convenient locations while working together toward emotional and practical goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Monica address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, along with related areas such as mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and multicultural concerns.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Monica integrates several evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 10 years of professional experience supporting clients through a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona with the credential AZ LCSW LCSW-21342.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English