Yvonne Torres

Yvonne Torres is a licensed social worker in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, and depression. She brings a calm, practical approach and speaks English and Spanish. Her work often supports people facing caregiver strain, aging concerns, and hospice or end-of-life issues. With 33 years of practice as an LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered), she focuses on what someone needs right now. She listens closely, helps set clear short-term goals, and adapts the conversation to each person. Sessions emphasize small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. She has long experience helping people affected by substance use and domestic violence, and she supports those coping with abandonment, divorce, immigration stress, and first responder challenges. Yvonne also addresses mood disorders and co-occurring concerns like disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) when relevant to an individual's situation. Her style is direct and compassionate. She works with people to identify practical coping strategies, improve communication, and process painful experiences such as grief and trauma. Treatment plans are personalized and adjusted over time based on what is helping. Yvonne encourages anyone who is worried about starting therapy to take the first step. She guides clients through matching and scheduling and supports them as they try new skills between sessions. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-based approaches and how they help online

Yvonne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding; this method is useful for anxiety and low mood because it teaches clear skills for daily life. Another approach focuses on processing painful events and grief by helping people make sense of what happened and find ways to carry memories forward without being overwhelmed. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and pace. That means trying a strategy, checking how it feels, and adapting over time rather than following a fixed plan. If you prefer online care, check the session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, allow quick check-ins when needed, and let someone attend from a quieter setting without needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing, homework, and between-session support to suit remote work and everyday life.