- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Monica
Monica Torres is an LPC, a licensed professional counselor in Texas, with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Monica works with people who struggle with self-esteem, communication problems, and life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish.
Her sessions begin by listening to what matters most to each person and clarifying practical goals. She uses straightforward methods to help people notice thought patterns, test small changes, and build coping skills. Monica draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address anxious or avoidant responses in daily life.
Monica also integrates Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to look at how past connections shape current relationships. She helps people understand patterns such as codependency, abandonment fears, and commitment issues, then practices different ways of responding. Work often includes short behavioral experiments and communication practice for real situations.
When trauma or chronic stress is present, sessions aim to stabilize reactions first and then reduce the hold those memories have on day-to-day life. Monica uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming, teaching concrete steps to manage intense moments. She encourages steady, practical changes clients can use between sessions.
People who contact her usually start by noting a few immediate problems to address. Monica guides them through a clear plan, reviews progress regularly, and adjusts methods as needed. The focus is on useful skills and clearer choices rather than labels or long explanations.
How her approaches translate to online work
Monica commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting uncomfortable thoughts while taking small, meaningful actions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to notice how early relationships influence current interactions and patterns. That helps when communication problems, abandonment fears, or codependency show up in everyday life. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review what helps and adjust over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice new skills between sessions in real-life settings and then bring those experiences back to discuss and refine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns including communication and self-esteem.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses a mix of evidence-based methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered approaches to help with symptoms and everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
Monica has 19 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Texas.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.