Heather Torres, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Heather Torres

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Codependency

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Dialectical (DBT)

Forensic Psychology

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Heather Torres

My name is Heather Torres, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology from California State University and obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2018. My experience spans working with adolescents to adults in various settings, including corrections, psychiatric inpatient units, outpatient therapy services, residential facilities, drug courts, and private practice. My focus is to provide support that helps improve your quality of life. My approach I strive to be a safe space and source of support for my clients. Life can be challenging, and having a place to express your emotions, learn skills, and grow as an individual can be empowering. My sessions are client-centered, focusing on your needs and providing guidance along the way. I am a hands-on therapist who implements DBT interventions for self-soothing during emotional distress. I also combine CBT, solution-focused techniques, anxiety and stress management, trauma-informed care, and addiction/recovery interventions tailored to each client's needs. My focus Compatibility with my clients is essential to meeting their treatment needs. I focus on anxiety, stress management, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, addiction and recovery, personality disorders, trauma, and life adjustments. My goal is to help develop healthy coping skills for challenges that may impair major life areas, enabling improved decision-making, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. My communication style I create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for my clients. I like to consider myself your professional best friend-someone you can confide in and be your authentic self with during sessions. My goals for you Setting goals is an important part of therapy, and we will develop them together. Establishing realistic expectations and goals allows us to track your progress throughout our work.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1144614983

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Heather Torres work with?

Heather Torres works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Torres?

Heather Torres frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Torres on their profile.