Massiel Torres

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

Massiel Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Massiel is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Massiel’s California license number is 101090, 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.

Massiel Torres has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Massiel’s education and training include USC -Masters of Social Work. Over that time, Massiel has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Massiel Torres works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Massiel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Massiel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Massiel Torres draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Massiel’s style is authentic, casual, direct, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Massiel’s words: “I have a unique set of interests and life experiences that have aided me in connecting with people from different backgrounds and beliefs.”

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

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