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Mayra Torres

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

21 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Mayra

I provide individual therapy for adults, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, and life transitions. My purpose is to empower individuals with the tools to manage challenges in their lives. My purpose in therapy is to strengthen confidence and resilience, bringing harmony and a sense of balance to the self. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused brief therapy. I integrate various therapy modalities with individualization to your own unique needs.

My purpose is to empower individuals with the tools to manage challenges in their lives.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Holistic
  • Mindful
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

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Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Mayra Torres, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #MFC41016 (exp October 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Mayra Torres accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, 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.

Mayra Torres is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Mayra is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Mayra’s California license number is MFC41016, 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.

Mayra Torres has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Mayra’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Mayra has worked closely with Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Mayra is part of that group.

Mayra Torres works with Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Sleep, Stress, Trans+, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Mayra spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mayra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Mayra Torres draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Mayra’s style is action-oriented, affirming, holistic, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Mayra’s words: “My purpose is to empower individuals with the tools to manage challenges in their lives.”

Mayra Torres (she/her) offers therapy in English. Mayra identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Mayra provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Mayra Torres offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Mayra is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Mayra Torres is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Mayra 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 Mayra’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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