Mirta Torres, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Mirta!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I want to acknowledge and congratulate you for taking the first step toward therapy—it’s a meaningful decision. I specialize in working with young adults, couples, and older adults as they navigate life’s transitions.

My focus

My work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. These hands-on approaches provide practical tools to help you better manage your emotions and behaviors. Identifying challenges and develop effective strategies to help you gain clarity and move forward.

My approach

My work focuses on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, infidelity, and issues related to aging parents and caregiving. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. I take a client-centered approach—meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels right for you.

My communication style

Clear, open communication, supportive and a nonjudgmental approach along practicing active listening and partner with you empathetically, creating space for reflection, understanding, and meaningful growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey in therapy began with a commitment to creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow. As a result, individuals will be able to better understand themselves and work towards meaningful change.

My goals for you

Together, we will identify and set goals that matter to you. Whether improving relationships, communication, re-building self-esteem or trust is your goal or one of your goals we will work on developing goals and make then time bound. As you gain new insights, your goals may naturally evolve, and we can adapt our plan along the way.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. I considered our first session as a meet and greet where we will discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. We will also review confidentiality and the time we have set aside for each session.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allegiance
Aetna
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children, Youth, and Families from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Mirta Torres