- ACT methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Kennia
Kennia Torres is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, codependency, commitment problems, and struggles tied to family of origin.
Kennia uses straightforward conversation to help people notice how emotions shape thoughts and behavior. She helps clients identify unhelpful patterns and learn practical coping skills. Sessions focus on improving emotional regulation and building steps that feel manageable in daily life.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those methods are used to address motivation, problematic coping, and relationship patterns. She encourages clear goals and small, workable changes rather than grand fixes.
Kennia is comfortable working in English and Spanish. Her experience includes work with PTSD, trauma, anger, parenting and fatherhood issues, substance concerns, and disruptive mood symptoms. She aims to help people gain clearer perspective and more control over their reactions.
Practical work in sessions can include skill coaching, talking through difficult feelings, and planning concrete next steps. People are guided to notice how feelings influence choices and to practice new responses between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions despite uncomfortable emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and uses clear exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety, depression or shame. DBT skills emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance and clearer interpersonal communication to reduce impulsive reactions and improve relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and new challenges arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow brief check-ins between in-person commitments. Some formats are better for skill practice that uses worksheets or structured exercises, while others suit conversations that focus on processing feelings and planning next steps. Ask about formats when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Kennia works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and related struggles.
How would she approach shame or guilt rooted in relationships?
She uses conversation and practical skills to help people see how feelings affect thoughts and behavior, then practices coping and communication strategies in session.
What is her background and experience?
She is a California LMFT with 14 years of experience working with individuals on trauma, mood concerns, substance issues, and family-related problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.