ABOUT

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Dr. Maria E. Torres

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today

In life, we go through adverse or challenging situations. My purpose is to accompany you with acceptance in your growth process so that you can achieve your personal goals. You deserve to build a life worth living. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. The intervention models I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Also, I'm fully trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

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I offer treatment for several mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), marriage issues, academic issues, and psychotic disorders, among other conditions. I provide treatment for domestic violence and sexual assault victims.


I also offer individual therapy and support in immigration case processes. I have vast experience in clinical evaluations for immigration purposes (immigration, VAWA, UVISA, etc.). I'm bilingual in English and Spanish.

Call or Email Dr. Maria E. Torres now for a free 15-minute consultation—(713)-322-4327

Qualifications

Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Clinical Psychology, PhD., Graduated - 2018

 Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Fully Trained EMDR Therapist/Advanced Education Institute, CA - 2022

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

 Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age

  • Children (6 to 10), preteen, teens, adults, and elders (65+)

Participants

  • Individuals


Ethnicity

  • Asian, Hispanic and Latino


I also speak

  • Spanish


Treatment Approach

 Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Trauma-Focused
  • Inference Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for OCD
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Somatic

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