Allyson Torres

Allyson Torres accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Aetna, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Allyson Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Allyson is licensed to practice in Texas, California, and Virginia, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Allyson’s California license number is 94666, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Allyson Torres has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Allyson’s education and training include BSW - Social Work, California State University Fresno; MSW - Social Work, California State University Fresno. Over that time, Allyson has worked closely with First responders. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Allyson is part of that group.

Allyson Torres works with First responders and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Allyson spends most of their clinical time. Allyson also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Allyson is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Allyson Torres draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Allyson’s style is authentic, calming, casual, challenging, and direct. In Allyson’s words: “My vision is to provide culturally competent and solution-focused services that promote individuals’ social-emotional health and wellbeing.”

Allyson Torres (she/her) offers therapy in English. Allyson identifies as White.

Allyson Torres offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1563 West Shaw Avenue in Fresno. Allyson is licensed in Texas, California, and Virginia, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Allyson Torres is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Allyson will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Allyson’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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