DR. RODRIGO SEBASTIÁN TORRES, PhD

Therapist

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Locations: Andersonville & The Loop
Languages I Speak: English & Spanish

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CLIENTS I WORK WITH

Individuals (Adolescents, Adults)

TYPES OF THERAPY

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Collaborative Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Group Therapy, Humanistic Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy), Positive Psychotherapy, Relational-Cultural Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

PHILOSOPHY

I believe the therapeutic process is integrative, and can be rooted with cognitive-behavioral theory serving as the therapeutic foundation to incorporate ideas and strategies from other therapeutic models, including relational-cultural, interpersonal, and acceptance.

My clinical work ranges on a spectrum of mental health challenges but is specialized in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. While committed to promoting the mental health of all people, I purposefully focus on serving the mental health needs of LGBTQIA clients.

THERAPY WITH ME

My therapeutic style is warm, accepting, and non-judgmental. Clients working with me will be invited and challenged to work collaboratively to construct a growth-promoting therapeutic relationship characterized by combinations of gentleness and firmness, criticality and creativity, and dependence and independence.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

License:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist Candidate
    Practicing under the supervision of Jamie Gayle, PhD (License No. 071007587)

Degrees:

  • PhD in Clinical Child Psychology, DePaul University
  • MA in Clinical Child Psychology, DePaul University
  • MA in Social Sciences, University of Chicago
  • BA in Russian Studies, Hamilton College

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Acculturation & Immigration
  • ADHD & Attention Issues
  • Anxiety, OCD & Panic Attacks
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression, Major Depression)
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Family & Relationship Conflict
  • Gender Exploration, Expression, & Identity Affirmation
  • Grief & Loss
  • Intellectual & Learning Disabilities
  • Kink, Sex Positivity & Sex Work
  • Life Transitions
  • Men’s Issues
  • Social & Restorative Justice
  • Self Harm & Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender & Transitioning