Yvonne Torres, LCSW-R

Yvonne Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Rehabilitative (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 33 years of professional experience. She has supported people through addictions, grief and loss, low motivation, diminished self-esteem, and depressive symptoms, helping them regain confidence and move toward healthier functioning.

She treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to address the unique circumstances of every client. Her approach emphasizes practical support and collaboration so clients can take manageable steps toward their goals. Yvonne recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and affirms clients for taking that first step.

Change can be difficult, and she aims to provide steady, tailored guidance through the process. Whether working on motivation, coping with loss, or addressing addictive behaviors, she focuses on realistic strategies that fit each person’s life and needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Yvonne Torres uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One approach emphasizes the links among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms by changing unhelpful patterns. Another approach centers on building motivation and practical coping skills to support recovery from addictions and to increase daily functioning. She also provides supportive grief and loss work that helps people process bereavement and regain stability in their daily lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. She collaborates with each client to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps clients feel involved and empowered in their care.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and allow ongoing support for clients in different locations, including international clients. The focus remains on effective, practical help that fits each person’s life.