Monica Torres, LCSW

Monica Torres is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. She practices in Arizona and centers her work on listening first, then building steps you can use between sessions. Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to make sessions a place to name what feels overwhelming and to find practical ways to manage it. Monica often uses short-term tools to reduce distress and longer-term work to shift patterns that keep problems coming back. She pays attention to how culture, identity, and past hurts shape how someone feels now. Monica has a particular focus on discrimination, isolation, grief, and caregiver stress. She also helps people address issues like abandonment, commitment worries, and problems rooted in family of origin. Her approach is flexible so sessions match what each person needs that week. Her clinical methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Those methods are used to help with mood regulation, processing painful memories, and finding motivation for change. Monica explains techniques in clear, everyday language. She works with people who want a collaborative relationship where goals are set together. Expect practical homework, skill building, and an emphasis on your strengths. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling to make sure they fit your life.