- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Caregiver support
About Torika
Torika Small is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience in the field. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, as well as social anxiety and phobia.
She focuses on helping people handle emotional ups and downs and manage the ripples from past experiences. Sessions look at what feels difficult now and what patterns may have started earlier in life. Conversations are practical and paced to the client's comfort level.
Torika uses evidence-based methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one approach she uses to help people test beliefs and try different ways of responding. The work often includes small exercises to practice between sessions.
She pays attention to cultural context and to issues that come up for adoptees, foster care histories, caregivers, and people navigating non-traditional relationships. She also supports people dealing with HIV/AIDS related concerns, grief around guilt and shame, and the stress that comes with caregiving roles.
Torika practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Her background in social work informs a focus on clear strategies and steady support during life transitions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic techniques translate to online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, phobias, and stress. Another approach she applies focuses on processing the effects of past experiences and life transitions, helping people understand how earlier events influence current reactions and relationships.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then adjust methods over time to fit what works best for the individual.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice new skills between sessions in the settings where challenges occur. Ask about format options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life changes, and compassion fatigue, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to identify patterns and try new responses, often including short exercises between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in social work settings and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.