Kennia Torres, LMFT

Kennia Torres is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and codependency-related patterns. She speaks English and Spanish and brings practical focus to everyday problems.

Kennia uses clear, direct conversation to help people notice how emotions shape thoughts and actions. Sessions often include learning coping skills to manage strong feelings and reduce impulsive responses. She helps people name patterns such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing themselves in relationships and then tries out ways to change those patterns.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix is used to explore values, test new behaviors, and reduce avoidance. Techniques include identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing emotional regulation skills, and building motivation for change.

Kennia also addresses issues that overlap with codependency, like abandonment fears, control struggles, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She works with clients on relationship boundaries, substance-related concerns, and the emotional fallout of separation or family conflict. The focus is on concrete steps people can try between sessions.

For someone feeling stuck by other people’s needs or living around another person’s substance use or moods, her style is straightforward and skills-oriented. To begin, follow the site’s process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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