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- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Melissa
Melissa Torres, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in Virginia and has six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and a range of attachment and family-origin concerns. She offers therapy in English and Spanish.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness practices. Sessions center on clear goals, skills practice, and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
Melissa draws on six years of work with people facing substance use challenges, domestic violence aftermath, and complicated grief. She helps clients address abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, dissociation, and communication problems. She also supports people through divorce, separation, and caregiver stress.
In sessions she blends skill-building with reflective talk. Clients learn emotion regulation, practical coping strategies, and ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness exercises and values-based work appear when useful to the client’s goals.
Her background includes work with diverse communities and an emphasis on culturally aware care. She keeps the focus on concrete steps people can try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Melissa integrates therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values while accepting hard feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simpler attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness, which can help with emotional regulation and cravings.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to match methods to the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Choices can shift over time as progress is made and different skills are needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The platform’s matching process and scheduling tools are used to set up the first appointment. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of talk therapy, skills practice, and guided mindfulness in remote sessions to support changes in daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skills practice, goal setting, and identifying patterns that maintain problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.