Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Dushun Beckford-Torres, LCSW

Dushun Beckford-Torres

Therapist(she/her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, End of life care
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in social work, including seven years specializing in counseling for substance abuse, recovery, and mental health. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse clients seeking support in various areas, both individually and in group settings. I am deeply passionate about advocacy, autonomy, and balance, and these values are integral to my therapeutic approach.

My approach to therapy

My counseling style is warm and interactive, ensuring you receive respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout our work together. I draw from a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, client-centered strategies, and an exploration of coping skills and relationships, all within a humanistic framework.

What you can expect from me

Each session is centered around specific goals, providing validation and encouragement for self-advocacy. I actively support my clients in their pursuit of balance.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Barry University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, End of life care
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Seniors
  • Languages
    English