Dr. Maria Gonzalez de Torres

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Dr. María González de Torres. I help you move through stress, anxiety, and life changes with clarity, support, and practical tools.

Addictions Counselor in Florida

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

You’re used to being strong for others, but lately it feels like too much. Anxiety, stress, burnout, or life changes may be weighing on you. You might feel mentally tired, emotionally drained, or stuck. You’re looking for real support, practical tools, and a way to feel steadier, clearer, and more in control again.

My Background and Approach

My approach is warm, structured, and goal-focused. I help you understand what is driving your stress, anxiety, or burnout, identify patterns that keep you stuck, and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based strategies to help you shift unhelpful thinking, improve emotional regulation, and make clearer decisions. Our work is not just about talking—it’s about learning how to respond differently so you can feel more steady, confident, and in control. Many clients begin noticing greater clarity and emotional relief within the first few weeks of consistent sessions. I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting adults through life transitions, caregiver stress, and emotional overwhelm. My work is grounded in both clinical expertise and real-world application.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My work is grounded in values of compassion, personal responsibility, and growth. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel supported, understood, and equipped with practical tools they can use in daily life. For clients who desire it, I am able to incorporate faith into the therapeutic process in a respectful and clinically appropriate way. I also respect and work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences. Above all, I strive to create a space that is honest, supportive, and focused on real, sustainable change.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Burnout Parenting
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • UMR
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $130 - 130/session

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