Kennia Torres, LMFT | Therapist in California

Focus on codependency
Practical coping skills
Speaks English and Spanish

About Kennia

Kennia Torres, LMFT, centers her work on accessible, practical therapy. She helps people sort through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and patterns like codependency. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at helping clients notice how feelings shape thoughts and actions.

With 14 years of clinical experience in California, she draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on building everyday coping skills, improving communication, and reducing distressing patterns that get in the way of daily life. Therapy often includes simple exercises to notice thoughts and try new behaviors between meetings.

She commonly uses techniques that encourage acceptance of difficult emotions while taking meaningful action. That approach can help with depression, trauma, addiction concerns, and parenting stress. Kennia also brings tools for managing strong emotions and impulse-driven behaviors so people can feel more steady and able to make choices they value.

Therapy with her emphasizes clear goals and practical steps. People work on small, realistic changes that add up over time. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual needs.

Her background includes work on family of origin issues, caregiver strain, communication problems, and intimacy-related concerns. Those themes often appear alongside mood or substance-related issues, and she aims to help clients find more balance and purpose in everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns that keep people repeating the same behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. That can help with mood, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's perspective and aims to create an environment where people feel heard and understood so they can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide whether to lean more on acceptance work, skill training, or a listening-centered approach and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity when schedules change. It also supports shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on need, and allows sessions in either English or Spanish to match language preference.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, parenting strain, and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines practical skill-building with acceptance-based work and client-centered listening. Sessions focus on noticing emotions, changing unhelpful behaviors, and setting concrete goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with a range of concerns including mood issues, substance-related problems, and family of origin themes.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can I schedule sessions remotely or internationally?

International clients are not currently accepted; please confirm current session formats and options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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