Monica Torres, LCSW
Licensed in Arizona · 10 years in practice
Monica Torres is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Arizona.
License and registration
- LCSW, Arizona
- LCSW-21342 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1265924906 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Monica
Monica Torres is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Arizona. She brings ten years of experience helping people who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. Monica aims to build a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard and begin to heal.
She often helps people who are dealing with grief, isolation, or the emotional impact of discrimination. Monica pays attention to each person's background and how culture or identity shapes their struggles.
Background and approach
She focuses on practical steps that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. In sessions she uses several structured methods alongside mindfulness and motivational strategies. That means clients can expect to learn skills for managing strong emotions, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and setting workable goals.
Monica also offers trauma-focused work when past events continue to cause distress. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Monica talks through options with clients and adapts plans when needed.
She emphasizes small, doable changes so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming. Monica aims to support people across a wide range of concerns, including caregiver stress, commitment worries, family of origin issues, and mood disorders. She also addresses matters like gender dysphoria, prejudice and discrimination, and multicultural concerns with cultural sensitivity.
She works at a pace determined by each client's needs and comfort level.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Monica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Monica names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Monica Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thinking patterns that worsen mood and anxiety. CBT sessions often include short worksheets or homework to practice new skills between meetings.She also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma memories keep causing intense reactions. EMDR in therapy focuses on reducing the distress linked to specific memories so they feel less overwhelming in daily life.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Monica discusses options with each person and chooses or adapts methods based on their goals, comfort, and how they respond. That collaborative process helps tailor treatment so it fits each person's needs.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and guided exercises, while phone sessions may be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care when in-person visits are hard to arrange.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Monica commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem problems. Monica also focuses on related issues like caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, and multicultural stressors.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She helps people set realistic goals, learn coping skills, and practice mindfulness in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Monica has ten years of experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and issues related to discrimination.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She holds an LCSW license and practices in Arizona. The listing notes the credential as AZ LCSW.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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