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Efrain Torres

Therapist((he,she,them))
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life’s daily demands can easily become overwhelming, whether you are navigating work, school, relationships, or the complexities of parenting. I provide a completely nonjudgmental space where individuals, children, families, and couples can feel safe sharing their raw experiences. I recognize that current or past trauma often magnifies these everyday stressors. My goal is to partner with you to process these hurdles, uncover your innate resilience, and help you regain a sense of balance.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is grounded in an empowering, collaborative framework developed over more than two decades of dedicated practice in clinical mental health. Having earned my foundational training at the Silberman School of Social Work, my practice treats clients as the primary experts on their own lives. I blend deep clinical insight with a welcoming, entirely nonjudgmental atmosphere to help individuals and families resolve complex, deeply rooted, and challenging life issues.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a warm, completely nonjudgmental space focused on understanding where you are today and where you want to go. Together, we will look at the daily stressors affecting your life, discuss your history, and begin shaping an empowering plan tailored to your needs. This initial meeting is a collaborative conversation where you can share your challenges at your own pace, ensuring you feel safe and heard from day one.

To make therapy fit seamlessly into your life, I provide secure, virtual sessions that you can easily attend from the comfort of your home, your car, or during a work lunch break. Our telehealth appointments take place on a dedicated, secure platform accessible via any PC web browser or by downloading a convenient app to your smartphone. For clients navigating deeper emotional hurdles or trauma, I am also fully equipped to conduct Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) sessions virtually.

When you are ready to take that first step toward healing, please reach out by phone or email to schedule your initial consultation.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors, Children, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Location
    65 Sunset Ridge
    Monroe, NY 10950