Yesenia Torres

Growth-focused therapy with practical skills

LCSW California

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Yesenia

Yesenia Torres is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem concerns, and life changes.

Background and approach

With four years of clinical experience, she works with clients facing panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, communication difficulties, questions about life purpose, and challenges around self-love and motivation. Her practice centers on addressing both immediate symptoms and the underlying patterns that contribute to distress.

Her style blends compassion with evidence-informed methods, using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy principles. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven into sessions when helpful, and plans are tailored collaboratively to reflect each person’s needs and goals.

Yesenia emphasizes a respectful, sensitive approach that values the uniqueness of every client’s story. She encourages people to take the first step and offers a supportive presence through the therapy process.

Sessions aim to build practical coping skills, strengthen self-understanding, and foster progress at a sustainable pace. Yesenia welcomes English-speaking clients in California who are ready to explore change and growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Yesenia commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so that the client’s priorities shape the direction of work. When emotion regulation and distress tolerance are central concerns, elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may be integrated to build skills for handling strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans evolve as progress is made and as new information about what helps becomes clear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from California, support continuity between sessions, and allow clients to use the communication style that works best for them while pursuing practical coping skills and personal growth.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, and also works with panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, communication problems, life purpose, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful and sensitive, blending compassionate listening with practical techniques to tailor care to individual needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience providing therapy to people facing a variety of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW practicing in California with the license CA LCSW 127708.

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

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for engagement.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English