he/him
Emmanuel Torres
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Authentic, Direct, Engaging, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Panic, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+
Years of Experience
8+
I truly believe with the right coaching, exploring, processing, and guidance, we are able to overcome many of our life stressors.
License number
#93612
Therapy style
As we all know, life brings us different experiences and stressors. Such stressors can affect how we function at work, school, within our relationships and self-esteem. Allow me to work with you during this time of difficulty.
I’ve had the privilege of working in this field for the past 5.5 years and have found it very rewarding. My therapeutic style is tailored to the individual and their strengths while using the following approaches: strength based, solution focus, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. I truly believe with the right coaching, exploring, processing and guidance, we are able to overcome many of our life stressors.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
BA - Urban Learning Specializing in Inner-City Teaching and Psychology, California State University Los Angeles
MSW - Social Work, California State University Northridge
Interests
I am a total people person who enjoys to laugh, listen to music, go to concerts, watch sports, spend time in the outdoors and spend time with Troy and Ma'ili (my two Weimaraner big-pups).