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Monica Torres

Calm, practical guidance for emotional growth

LPC Texas

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Monica

Monica Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns, guiding them through transitions and periods of emotional upheaval.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical skills and personal insight drawn from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other established approaches. Monica aims to help clients build resilience, strengthen communication, and clarify values so they can make constructive changes in daily life.

She often focuses on self-esteem, social anxiety, and the interpersonal patterns that contribute to ongoing stress. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in empathy, with attention to each person's history and goals.

Therapy with Monica blends structured techniques and reflective listening to support healing from past wounds and to create workable strategies for coping with chronic stressors or medical challenges. Bilingual services are available in English and Spanish, and she offers multiple online session formats to increase accessibility for people across Texas.

Practical Approaches and Online Access to Care

Monica commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to help people live more meaningfully despite difficult feelings. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relationship patterns and how early bonds influence present-day connections, which can be helpful for addressing interpersonal difficulties and family-related stress.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Monica works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant to each person's situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from home or other convenient locations, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor interventions to individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and a range of family and interpersonal issues including communication problems and divorce or separation.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered methods, and attachment-focused work to build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica brings 19 years of professional experience as a therapist supporting people through complex emotional and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with license number TX LPC 63526.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Monica provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost determined for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish