- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- English and Spanish
About Yvonne
Yvonne Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 33 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Yvonne speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
She focuses on practical, straightforward conversations about what is happening now. She helps people who are carrying guilt and shame, or who struggle with forgiveness and control. Sessions cover concrete goals such as reducing distressing symptoms, managing triggers, and improving day-to-day functioning.
Her approach is adaptable and rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Yvonne aims to match her methods to each person's needs and preferences. She works with common life disruptions including divorce, caregiving stress, immigration concerns, and substance issues.
Over three decades of practice have included helping people cope with loss, rebuild motivation, and regain confidence after trauma. She offers support for issues tied to aging, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and first responder stress. Yvonne also addresses communication problems and co-occurring conditions.
Practical matters are discussed up front. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches you can expect online
Yvonne works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep guilt and shame active; these methods are often used for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Trauma-focused methods give attention to memories and reactions that follow abuse or other overwhelming events and help people build tools to manage triggers and reactivity. Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your situation, goals, and preferences and help pick methods that fit. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and checking in about what helps most. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend during a lunch break, rely on audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or maintain continuity while traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt materials and exercises for virtual appointments so the focus stays on progressing toward your goals.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also addresses guilt and shame and related issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to help people understand their feelings, manage triggers, and set small goals for change.
How much experience does she have?
Yvonne has 33 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction, grief, and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed) based in New York.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.