- Emotion regulation skills
- Values-based work
- Spanish and English
About Kennia
Kennia Torres is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who practices in California. She brings 14 years of experience helping people gain clearer perspective and more workable ways to cope with life’s stressors. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on emotional concerns that get in the way of daily life and relationships.
Her work centers on learning how emotions shape thoughts and behavior. She helps people notice patterns that lead to anxiety, depression, or destructive coping. Sessions include practical skill-building so clients can manage strong feelings and respond differently to old triggers.
Kennia uses a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. Dialectical skills and client-centered listening are also part of her toolbox.
She commonly supports people dealing with stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, and challenges around commitment and intimacy.
In sessions she offers calm, straightforward guidance and collaborative problem solving. The aim is to build skills that make day-to-day life easier and relationships more satisfying. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Her work centers on learning how emotions shape thoughts and behavior. She helps people notice patterns that lead to anxiety, depression, or destructive coping. Sessions include practical skill-building so clients can manage strong feelings and respond differently to old triggers.
Kennia uses a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. Dialectical skills and client-centered listening are also part of her toolbox.
She commonly supports people dealing with stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, and challenges around commitment and intimacy.
In sessions she offers calm, straightforward guidance and collaborative problem solving. The aim is to build skills that make day-to-day life easier and relationships more satisfying. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife 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
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take action that fits those values. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes because it focuses on what someone wants their life to stand for rather than getting stuck in difficult thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and the behaviors that follow. It teaches concrete techniques for reducing anxiety and depression and for changing patterns that keep problems going.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes specific emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those tools are useful when feelings get intense and people want steadier responses to stress and conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new issues come up.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats may be better suited to quick coaching or focused skill practice, while others support longer therapy sessions - check the available formats when you schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kennia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and intimacy-related issues among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical skill teaching with empathic listening. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, building coping skills, and setting small, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
Kennia has 14 years of clinical experience helping people gain insight, manage strong emotions, and improve relationships.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.