she/her
Yared Torres-CasanasLPCC
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Casual, Challenging, Direct
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community
Years of Experience
13+
My genuine, non-judgmental, straightforward, and compassionate personality influences greatly my approach to therapy.
License number
#11737
Therapy style
I am happy you are taking the time to read this bio. I have experience working with teenagers on probation to overcome addictions and young adults dealing with life transitions. I’ve also worked with adults struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and disturbing memories of traumatic experiences. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Registered Yoga Teacher with
I have been a therapist since 2011, and I love my role because I witness times of transformation and the realization of one’s potential to heal from emotional distress. My genuine, non-judgmental, straightforward, and compassionate personality greatly influences my approach to therapy. Together, we will build a therapeutic alliance based on honesty, respect, and empathy. I am not an expert on your life; the magic comes from our collaboration, where you will feel safe and empowered to explore your own solutions and gain control over your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.
I utilize a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Yoga, breathwork, exposure, journaling, and sporadic homework between sessions, depending on your needs.
Now, take a deep breath, be still, and know there is hope. Let’s work together!
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
BA - Psychology, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
MS - Counseling, University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Interests
Teaching Yoga, working out, sporting events with my children, and traveling.