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Minerva Torres

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Minerva

I specialize in the treatment of depression (including prenatal and postpartum), anxiety, trauma, addictions, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. I strongly believe that you have what it takes to find the answers and solutions that work best for you. I am here to help guide you to find those answers and explore a different perspective. I take on an eclectic approach in my practice including Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based all while offering different skills that can help navigate relationships and day-to-day stressors. My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults, couples, and families.

My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me.

Communication Style

  • Challenging
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

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Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Minerva Torres, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #78818 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Minerva Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Minerva is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Minerva’s California license number is 78818, 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.

Minerva Torres has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Minerva’s education and training include BA - Social Work, California State University Long Beach; MA - Social Work, California State University Long Beach. Over that time, Minerva has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Minerva Torres works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Immigration, IPV/DV, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Minerva spends most of their clinical time. Minerva also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Minerva is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Minerva Torres draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Minerva’s style is challenging, direct, engaging, exploratory, and open-minded. In Minerva’s words: “My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me.”

Minerva Torres (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Minerva identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Minerva Torres offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Minerva 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 Minerva Torres is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Minerva 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 Minerva’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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