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Monica Torres, LPC

Compassionate counseling for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
  • 19 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • Evidence based approaches

About Monica Torres

Monica Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions, major life changes, and personal growth. Her work supports clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges, with an approach that remains compassionate and attentive to each person’s unique story.

Monica focuses on strengthening self-understanding, building resilience, and improving communication so clients can feel more grounded in their day-to-day lives and more intentional in how they relate to others. She is especially interested in concerns such as social anxiety, questions about life direction and purpose, self-esteem struggles, and recurring interpersonal conflict.

In therapy, Monica aims to offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace, work through past wounds, and practice practical strategies that promote meaningful change. Her style is collaborative and informed by evidence-based methods, helping clients clarify what matters most to them and move toward more authentic, values-aligned living.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Monica Torres have?

Monica Torres has 19 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Monica Torres a licensed therapist?

Yes. Monica Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. License: TX LPC 63526.

In which languages does Monica Torres provide therapy?

Monica Torres provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Monica Torres located?

Monica Torres is located in Texas.

How can I work with Monica Torres as my therapist?

You can work with Monica Torres through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Monica Torres work with international clients?

No. Monica Torres does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Monica Torres cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while also taking steps toward what matters most. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and times when motivation or direction feels unclear.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. In sessions, Monica Torres can help clients identify unhelpful patterns and practice practical skills that support healthier coping with concerns like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship experiences can shape current connections. This approach can be helpful for clients who want to understand relationship dynamics, strengthen communication, and work through patterns tied to abandonment or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Monica works collaboratively with clients to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and to adjust the pace and focus as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy also makes support more accessible. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay consistent even with a busy schedule, family demands, or changing routines.

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