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Andez Torres

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

1 year of experience

Verified by Octave
In New York
Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Andy

It’s often hard to feel grounded, like your life is running away from you and you’re unable to catch up. It can feel overwhelming and even hopeless, but through that there is clarity, there is relief. I work with folks who are experiencing transitions. Whether that’s the loss of a loved one, a divorce, or a change in career. I’m here to help guide you through the grief and turbulence that may come up as you navigate these changes.  I strive to offer a warm, welcoming space that fosters growth and clarity. I work with clients to explore what feels most important to them while gently addressing the uncomfortable topics we often avoid. I listen closely and suggest behavioral interventions when helpful.  If you’re here you’ve probably had better days. That’s okay. It isn’t easy to ask for help, and at the same time it is so important that you do. I think we all deserve healing relief, and I hope you can give yourself that chance.

I work with clients to explore what feels most important to them while gently addressing the uncomfortable topics we often avoid.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Geriatric clients
  • Neurodivergence

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Andez Torres accepts Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Prime Health, Highmark, Aetna, 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Andez Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Andy is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Andy’s New York license number is 99558, 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.

Andez Torres has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Andy’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Hunter College. Over that time, Andy has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, and Neurodivergence.

Andez Torres works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, and Neurodivergence and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Trans+, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Andy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Andy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Andez Torres draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Andy’s style is action-oriented, empowering, exploratory, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Andy’s words: “I work with clients to explore what feels most important to them while gently addressing the uncomfortable topics we often avoid.”

Andez Torres (he/him) offers therapy in English. Andy identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Andy provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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