Yvonne Torres

Yvonne Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 33 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also addresses concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and immigration-related distress.

She focuses on clear, practical conversations about what is happening now. Sessions look at daily challenges, patterns that keep problems going, and steps that can make life feel more manageable. Yvonne aims to help people restore motivation, rebuild self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Her approach is pragmatic and person-centered. She listens for how problems show up in relationships, at work, and in routines. From there she and the client set small goals and try different strategies to see what helps.

Yvonne brings long experience working with substance use and grief, and she supports people dealing with domestic violence, divorce and separation, and first responder stress. She also addresses communication and control issues, guilt and shame, and end-of-life and hospice concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Approaches used and how online sessions work

Yvonne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One approach emphasizes behavioral strategies - identifying actions someone can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or build routines that support recovery from addiction. Another approach focuses on processing loss and grief through guided conversation and practical planning for coping with difficult days. These methods aim to make problems more manageable rather than promise any specific outcome.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying a method, checking whether it helps, and adjusting the plan together as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - for example it can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove the need to appear on camera if that helps someone participate. Many people find these practical benefits help them maintain continuity with a licensed professional while juggling everyday responsibilities.