Benjamin De La Torre LCSW

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is all about having open, judgment-free conversations that help you uncover your own motivation for making positive changes. Instead of giving advice or telling you what to do, MI creates a space where your voice, your goals, and your reasons matter most. It’s a friendly, collaborative process where we work together to explore what matters to you, break through uncertainty, and spark the confidence to take the steps you want toward a better future.

CBT is like having a personal coach for your mind. It focuses on what’s happening now, giving you practical tools to handle challenges. Since thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected, small changes can spark big results. You and your therapist work together to spot and challenge unhelpful thoughts, replace them with supportive ones, and build skills you can use right away to feel stronger, more in control, and ready for the life you want.

CBT is like having a personal coach for your mind. It focuses on what’s happening now, giving you practical tools to handle challenges. Since thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected, small changes can spark big results. You and your therapist work together to spot and challenge unhelpful thoughts, replace them with supportive ones, and build skills you can use right away to feel stronger, more in control, and ready for the life you want.

CBT is like having a personal coach for your mind. It focuses on what’s happening now, giving you practical tools to handle challenges. Since thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected, small changes can spark big results. You and your therapist work together to spot and challenge unhelpful thoughts, replace them with supportive ones, and build skills you can use right away to feel stronger, more in control, and ready for the life you want.

An ADHD therapist helps you understand your brain, use your strengths, and find strategies that fit your life. They guide you through challenges like focus, impulsivity, and restlessness, teaching practical skills such as time management, organization, and emotional regulation. In a safe, supportive space, you’ll build a personalized plan, celebrate progress, and gain confidence to tackle life’s ups and downs.

Anger management is about understanding your triggers and learning healthier ways to respond. CBT helps you spot the thoughts that fuel anger, challenge them, and practice new skills to stay calm. Mindfulness teaches you to pause, notice early signs of anger, and choose a better response. Together, they help you stay in control, think clearly, and handle tough moments with more calm, confidence, and respect for yourself and others.

CBT helps with depression by breaking the cycle between negative thoughts, low mood, and unhelpful habits. You’ll learn to spot and challenge those harsh, hopeless thoughts, replace them with more balanced ones, and take small steps to re-engage with life. Together, you and your therapist focus on what you can do right now, building skills to handle stress, boost mood, and feel more in control—so you can start moving toward a life that feels lighter and more hopeful.