- 19 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Texas LPC
About Monica
Monica Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of experience working in Texas. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while navigating difficult life changes. Monica aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and start to make small, practical changes.
She helps clients build clearer self-understanding and stronger communication skills. Sessions often focus on coping tools for anxiety, handling depression, and addressing the effects of trauma and abuse. Monica also supports people dealing with family-related stress, self-esteem struggles, and relationship challenges.
Her work draws on several well-known approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-based thinking. Monica uses these methods in straightforward ways that fit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that can be used between sessions.
Monica is comfortable working in both English and Spanish. She brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to her sessions and tailors her support to each person’s goals and pace. People who want steady, compassionate guidance for anxiety, stress, or life transitions may find her approach useful.
To begin, Monica asks people to reflect on immediate concerns and practical goals so sessions stay focused. Over time she helps clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build more reliable ways to manage emotion and conflict.
She helps clients build clearer self-understanding and stronger communication skills. Sessions often focus on coping tools for anxiety, handling depression, and addressing the effects of trauma and abuse. Monica also supports people dealing with family-related stress, self-esteem struggles, and relationship challenges.
Her work draws on several well-known approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-based thinking. Monica uses these methods in straightforward ways that fit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that can be used between sessions.
Monica is comfortable working in both English and Spanish. She brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to her sessions and tailors her support to each person’s goals and pace. People who want steady, compassionate guidance for anxiety, stress, or life transitions may find her approach useful.
To begin, Monica asks people to reflect on immediate concerns and practical goals so sessions stay focused. Over time she helps clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build more reliable ways to manage emotion and conflict.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
How Monica’s approaches translate to online therapy
Monica uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people manage anxiety and stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. That work can help with communication issues, trust concerns, and repeated interpersonal stressors. All approaches are presented in everyday language and adapted to the client’s goals and comfort level.
Finding the right approach is part of the process; Monica works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s needs and preferences. She will review options and adjust the plan as progress is made or goals change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. Discuss scheduling preferences and practical needs when you complete the matching questionnaire to find a format that works.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Monica commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family-related issues. Additional areas include self-esteem, communication problems, and chronic illness or caregiving stress.
What is Monica's general approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps people set goals, try tools between visits, and adjust strategies based on what is working.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica has 19 years of experience providing therapy in Texas. That background informs how she supports people through common and complex concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with Monica?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to the therapist's availability.