Lindsey Torres, LMHC, CWT

My career has been dedicated to providing care to the extraordinary individuals who serve my community. For 8 years, I have treated combat trauma and PTSD in veterans, and acute stress reactions and PTSD in law enforcement and fire service. Along the way, I began working with other high-stress occupations, including fellow behavioral health and medical professionals. Appreciating those who serve others in demanding careers, in often broken systems, and do so with a sense of purpose and compassion. 

Good fit is paramount in the therapeutic relationship. My style is not for everyone. I am assertive and honest in my observations. I honor transparency and rapport as much as I honor challenge and difficulty. It's in the difficult and painful places that we can experience the most meaningful growth. We need to know where to look and how deep to explore. 

I'm very open-minded and appreciate the dynamic interchange that takes place in the counseling relationship. I don't like my time wasted, and I strive never to waste the client's time. I am structured and clear in my approach, but never 'stuffy'. I appreciate humor and relish the kind of rapport that allows us to laugh at the chaos life brings.  

I only work with clients who are ready for change and are ready to experience the discomfort that change brings. My role is to guide, educate, listen, offer various perspectives, and clinically process. I can't change someone else's circumstance. The therapist and client must meet in the middle with similarly equal amounts of effort and engagement. 

I require a phone consultation to ensure that I am the right clinician for the person and the person's concern. There are many issues that I don't work with due to a lack of training and experience. I adhere strongly to my list of specialties to ensure that I provide the best care. 

See the list of specialties here