ST Portrait of Sara Torres

Sara Torres, LCSW

Compassionate social worker focused on practical recovery

7 years in practice · based in Utah · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Sara

Sara Torres is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Utah. She brings seven years of experience helping people facing addiction, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Sara emphasizes practical support and a respectful partnership in each session.

She sees the whole of a person's experience, noting how trauma, mental health, and substance use can connect and affect daily life. Sessions focus on recognizing strengths and building skills that make everyday routines more manageable.

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Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented, with room for emotion and reflection. Sara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. She aims to make therapy feel useful from the start, offering tools for coping with grief, anger, mood shifts, and low self-esteem.

She also works with people dealing with paranoia, personality disorder concerns, and effects of prejudice and discrimination. Her approach centers on acceptance and respect. Clients are treated as the experts on their own lives while Sara offers guidance, practical strategies, and steady support.

The tone in sessions is calm and direct, focused on progress that fits the client's pace. Sessions are available in English and Spanish and are offered through a range of online formats. Prospective clients choose a subscription plan and then schedule sessions according to the matching process and therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online care

Many of Sara's sessions draw on evidence-based techniques that teach practical skills and help people process difficult experiences. One common approach focuses on coping skills and behavior change to reduce substance use and manage strong emotions; it emphasizes clear steps, practice, and short-term goals that can fit into daily life. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which looks at how past harm affects current behavior and relationships and helps build safety, grounding, and gradual processing of painful memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sara listens to each person’s goals, history, and preferences and then adapts methods in a collaborative way. She checks in regularly to see what is helping and adjusts the plan when needed so the work stays relevant and achievable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to improve access and fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sara address?
Sara works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues, along with related mood and personality disorder concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on strengths and skill building while acknowledging emotional experience and personal history.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of professional experience in mental health and addiction support.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW credential in Utah and practices with that license within the state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English, Spanish

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