George Torres
Supportive licensed social worker for practical change
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About George
George Torres is a licensed social worker in New York with 24 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and related challenges. He offers down-to-earth support and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable.
George treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He uses clear, evidence-based tools such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.
Background and approach
In sessions he talks through goals and adapts the plan to fit each person's situation. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at skills you can use between meetings. George also addresses sleep problems, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and first responder issues.
He combines short-term strategies with longer-term work when needed. This lets people handle immediate problems while building resilience. Sessions are shaped to the individual rather than a fixed approach.
George listens first, then recommends practical steps and exercises to try. He encourages collaboration so clients feel involved in decisions about their care. Parents and caregivers browsing here will find a therapist oriented toward problem solving and steady support.
If you want focused, experience-based help and a clear plan, George aims to guide you through the steps toward better daily functioning.
How George's Approaches Work Online
George uses a few well-established techniques that translate well to remote sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, helps people process distressing memories by combining guided attention with therapeutic processing. It can reduce the emotional intensity of past events and related symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior with practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. George starts by listening to your concerns and goals, then suggests one or a mix of methods. He encourages collaboration so you decide together which steps feel most helpful and realistic for your life.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. These options make it easier to connect from home or between obligations and to follow up with short messages when needed. The variety of formats supports continuity of care and flexibility so people can keep momentum even when life is hectic.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also works with
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
Next step
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