Profile / United States
Erika Torres, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Motivational interviewing
- Attachment-informed work
About Erika
Erika Torres is an LMFT licensed in California with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strains, parenting challenges, self-esteem or career questions, and life changes such as grief, postpartum issues, and immigration concerns. Erika also helps with stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and caregiver fatigue.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and routines. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and building on strengths that already exist.
Erika keeps the work straightforward and often mixes short-term problem-solving with deeper relational focus. She will help set clear goals and track progress over time. Conversations are frank but respectful, with occasional lightness when appropriate.
She has worked in a variety of settings across her 13 years of practice. That background informs a flexible style that balances practical skill-building with attention to relationships and life context. Clients can expect a plan for managing symptoms and practical steps for everyday situations.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist's licensure in California. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before scheduling. To begin, the site matching process and booking flow guide next steps.
How Erika uses CBT and related approaches in online sessions
Erika commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT in this context looks like setting small experiments between sessions, practicing coping techniques, and reviewing what worked in the next meeting.She also uses Solution-Focused methods to set clear, short-term goals and Motivational Interviewing to clarify a person's own reasons for change. Solution-Focused work targets immediate steps to reduce stress or improve relationships, while Motivational Interviewing helps resolve mixed feelings about making changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erika will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, circumstances, and preferences. That selection can shift as progress is made, with regular check-ins on how an approach feels and what adjustments are helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or make it simpler to meet without travel. The focus in online work remains practical - setting small tasks, reviewing outcomes, and adjusting the plan to fit everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with relationship issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem and career concerns, stress and anxiety, grief, addiction-related struggles, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. The focus is on practical skills you can apply between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Erika has 13 years of clinical practice in a variety of settings, drawing on both short-term and relational approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on this profile.
How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to site terms.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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