Yvonne Torres

Yvonne Torres is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addictions. She practices in New York and works with people facing separation and divorce concerns among other challenges. She communicates in English and Spanish to meet clients where they are.

Yvonne draws on more than 33 years of experience as a LCSW-R. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier, such as building motivation, restoring self-esteem, and reducing symptoms that interfere with functioning. Conversations and plans are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions typically explore current problems, identify small achievable goals, and practice clear strategies to manage feelings and behavior. She values respect and sensitivity, and aims to create a steady, goal-focused space for change.

Yvonne also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, control issues, and challenges linked to immigration or first responder work. She has experience supporting people through domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life matters, and substance use problems.

Clients can expect a collaborative plan that is revisited as needs shift. Yvonne emphasizes realistic steps and skills clients can use between sessions. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and supports people through the early steps of change.

Therapeutic approaches and what online work can look like

Yvonne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional relief. One common style she employs helps people build skills to manage strong emotions and anxiety through step-by-step coping strategies and behavioral changes. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Another common emphasis is on grief and loss work, which involves naming the feelings, creating manageable goals, and finding ways to restore meaning and daily routines after a loss. For addictions and problematic substance use she focuses on reducing harm and increasing motivation through clear planning and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are involved in choosing which techniques to focus on and how fast to progress.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the session format options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people work from a calmer or less distracting setting, or choose a session type that does not require video if that feels better.