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Carmen Torres, LPC
Texas
LPC counselor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship dynamics
- CBT and ACT methods
About Carmen
Carmen Torres is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with ten years of clinical experience in Texas and Arizona. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and supports people working through grief, trauma, eating issues, and life changes. Carmen works in both English and Spanish.
She takes a practical, problem-focused approach. Sessions often look at unhelpful thoughts and patterns and test small changes in everyday life. Carmen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice what matters and try different responses.
Her work includes attention to relationship dynamics and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps people facing identity or cultural issues, including LGBT matters, and those managing caregiver stress, blended family challenges, or divorce and separation. Carmen addresses anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD-related struggles as part of broader coping plans.
Carmen uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set concrete, short-term goals when useful. She often combines talking through recent situations with practical exercises to try between sessions. The focus is on clear steps people can use outside therapy to reduce distress and gain more control over daily routines.
People who choose Carmen tend to want structured, actionable work rather than open-ended exploration. She guides clients through measurable changes and supports follow-through with doable strategies. To get started she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Carmen integrates CBT and ACT in online work
Online sessions can focus on specific methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to shift feelings and routines. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress where concrete practice helps reduce symptoms.ACT emphasizes noticing values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. It helps people who want to clarify what matters and build patterns of behavior that align with those values. Both approaches are practical and can be adapted for short exercises and homework between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Carmen will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is reviewed. This is a cooperative process with regular check-ins about what is or isn't helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to practice new skills in the context of real life and to support consistent follow-through.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and eating issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using techniques to notice thoughts and test small behavior changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Carmen has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Arizona and Texas and practices from a Texas location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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