Yesenia Torres, LCSW

Yesenia Torres is a licensed therapist practicing in California with four years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem while building confidence and motivation. Her work also focuses on guiding clients through major life transitions and changes, and she offers expertise in areas such as communication difficulties, finding life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and cultivating self-love.

Her therapeutic style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She aims to create an environment where individuals feel heard and understood and where their unique experiences shape the pace and content of therapy. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals, drawing on evidence-based methods and collaborative planning to support measurable progress.

Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and Yesenia acknowledges that courage. She is committed to walking alongside clients as they work toward healing, growth, and practical coping skills that fit their everyday lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yesenia Torres integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace - it is well suited for concerns like self-esteem, life purpose, and navigating transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and stress.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made, with the therapist and client deciding together on the best path forward.

Online therapy with Yesenia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without rearranging daily life, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and practice new skills in real-world settings.