Erika Torres

Erika Torres is an LMFT in California with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship struggles, parenting stress, anxiety, anger, grief, addiction concerns, and shifts in life like career changes or becoming a parent. Her tone is direct and supportive, and she uses a light touch of humor to keep sessions human and real.

Erika draws on several practical approaches to guide conversations. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Solution-Focused methods steer sessions toward small, usable steps that build momentum. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.

In sessions she emphasizes strengths. Erika works with clients to identify what’s already working and then builds from there. She offers straightforward feedback and coaching while keeping the focus on the client’s goals and values.

Erika has worked in a variety of settings over her 13-year career, which gives her a flexible sense of what helps in different situations. She often supports people through life transitions like adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, immigration challenges, postpartum changes, and questions about identity and intimacy.

People who meet with her can expect a practical, goal-oriented process. Erika asks clear questions, suggests concrete strategies, and checks in about what’s helpful. She invites honesty and aims to help people find more joy and purpose as they move forward.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Erika commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that cause distress and then practice different ways of thinking and behaving. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations geared toward small, concrete steps that create forward movement and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erika will listen to a person's goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques if something isn't working, so the plan evolves with the client's progress.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or avoid video when bandwidth is low. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep steady progress while you manage everyday demands.