Valentina Torres
MA, LMFT • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
About
Valentina Torres is the Families in Transition (FIT) Program Manager. Torres works with marginalized communities, focusing on family and child psychotherapy. She offers bilingual services, particularly to the Latinx community, addressing trauma and cultural barriers.
Torres began her career with a BA in Theater Arts from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2005. Her creative background informs her therapeutic approach. She earned a master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2009. Torres is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Her practice includes individual psychotherapy, developmental playgroups, and parenting groups. Torres uses drama therapy, evidence based practices, and culturally sensitive care. Clients can expect a compassionate, creative approach that supports healing and resilience, particularly for families navigating transitions.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts, 2005
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Circle of Security Educator Certification
- Fussy Baby Specialist Certification
- CA CSEFEL Teaching Pyramid Authorized Trainer and Coach, CA
State Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Child or Adolescent
- Depression
- Parenting
- Trauma
State Licenses
- California
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Family Paths - Oakland MLK Office
1727 Martin Luther King Jr Way, UNIT 109
Oakland, CA 94612
Family Paths - Hayward Foothill Office
22320 Foothill Blvd, #400
Hayward, CA 94541