- 14 years experience
- English and Spanish
- LMFT in California
About Kennia
Kennia Torres is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who blends practical therapy methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and relationship struggles. She works with Spanish and English speakers and brings 14 years of clinical experience in California. Her approach aims to build clearer thinking and steadier emotional responses so daily life feels more manageable.
Her work emphasizes understanding how feelings shape thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on learning coping skills that support emotional regulation and better decision making. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then practices new ways of responding that lead to healthier habits.
Kennia uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing alongside a client-centered stance. This mix lets her tailor sessions to what each person needs, from addressing trauma and grief to improving communication and commitment issues.
She has extensive experience with addiction-related concerns, codependency, family-of-origin patterns, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Work can also include intimacy-related issues, grief after loss, and challenges tied to identity and LGBT concerns. Her background supports people facing disruptive mood symptoms, dissociation, or difficulty with boundaries and control.
Therapy begins with clear goals and practical skills practice. People who choose her work through short assessments, set goals, and learn tools to apply between sessions. Sessions follow a rhythm of check-ins, skill practice, and real-world planning to make change more likely.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and move toward values-driven actions; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change behavior, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills that are helpful when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors disrupt daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and practicing skills that fit the client's situation.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a short session is helpful. It can also support continuity of care during periods of life change. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you start the matching process so you can pick what works best for your schedule and goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using acceptance-based work, cognitive and behavioral strategies, and motivational techniques with a client-centered stance.
What is her background and experience?
She has 14 years of clinical experience helping people gain insight, learn coping skills, and manage emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.