Melissa Torres

Melissa Torres Verified Provider

Clinical Social Worker (540) 907-0991

Medical Insurance Accepted
In-Person
Online

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About Me

As a licensed therapist in Virginia, I bring 6 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating compassionate, culturally responsive spaces for healing, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.

I am particularly passionate about working with diverse populations, including women, veterans, first responders, and individuals navigating multicultural experiences. My approach honors each person’s unique journey, focusing on themes of self-love, healing from past wounds, and rebuilding personal strength.

My therapeutic work emphasizes understanding complex emotional challenges like social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients develop resilience, process difficult experiences, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation.

As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Spanish, I strive to provide inclusive, culturally sensitive support that respects individual identities and experiences. My commitment is to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and genuine care.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $150
  • Couples Session: $200
  • Sliding Scale Available

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+)

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups, Individuals

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Populations

LGBTQ+, Sex Workers, Single Mothers

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Blended Families
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

307 Lafayette Blvd Ste 300
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
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