Compassionate therapy for personal growth and healing, including children psychotherapy and EMDR, supports effective mental health treatment. Approaches like mother tree therapy can also aid those experiencing postpartum depression.
Hi, I am Octavia Torres, a proud mommy to 3 beautiful children a new baby boy and bonus mom to 2 sweet little girls. I have a passion for working with mothers, particularly through mental health treatment focused on perinatal, prenatal, and postpartum challenges, including postpartum depression. I enjoy engaging in children psychotherapy, helping kids cope with stressful life experiences. My goal is to understand the unique needs of individuals and families, including the stressors that influence their functioning, reactions, emotions, and behavior.
Licensure: LCSW
Experience: 5 years
Education: MSW SIUC 2021, Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship through the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Trainings: EMDR, TFCBT, MAP, and YTT, along with a focus on mother tree therapy.
At Mother Tree Therapeutic Interventions, it is of the highest priority to meet the mental health needs of mothers and children. Many mothers are silent sufferers. I aim to provide a space for them to feel understood, cared for, and supported.
Where: I am currently providing mental health treatment services via telehealth and community-based treatment, with plans to expand into a physical location by February 2026 for in-person sessions.
Who: I serve women, mothers, perinatal and postpartum individuals, as well as children aged 0 to 18, focusing on their unique needs.
What Kind: My clinical focus is on empowering clients through empathy, support, and guidance, particularly in children psychotherapy. This guidance is value-focused and centered around trauma-informed interventions such as EMDR, TFCBT, MBCT, and MAP.
Optional Specialty Service: I offer a unique service that combines creative arts EMDR with restorative yoga (emphasizing pelvic floor health) and mindfulness practices, addressing issues like postpartum depression and promoting holistic well-being through mother tree therapy.