Damaris Torres, LMHC

Damaris Torres is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings more than a decade of hands-on experience to her work with adults and families. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictive behaviors, and navigate relationship challenges while also supporting motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Damaris blends practical techniques with empathetic listening to help clients identify patterns that get in the way of their goals and discover new ways of coping.

As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor trained to assess and treat emotional and behavioral concerns - she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. Her approach centers on collaboration and respect, encouraging clients to take active steps toward change while feeling understood throughout the process. Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and she affirms and supports clients as they begin that work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts and actions. It is often used to address anxiety, mood concerns, and behaviors that interfere with daily functioning. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, blends acceptance and change strategies to teach skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Damaris works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs and goals, adjusting methods over time so care aligns with each person’s preferences and progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from a licensed professional without needing to travel to an office.