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DAVID TORRES, AMFT · CALIFORNIA TELEHEALTH
Room to breathe.
Space to be you.
After painful relationships, it can be hard to hear your own voice. Together, we can make room for your emotions, rebuild self-trust, and explore a steadier way forward.
15 minutes to connect, ask questions, and see how it feels.Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #142829
Practicing through Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health
YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT.Go a little deeper
WELCOME TO ITERATIVE HEALING
Even the sea
finds its rhythm.
Some days, you feel steady. Other days, the smallest things can feel like waves. Therapy offers room for both.
Healing can involve revisiting familiar places with a little more understanding. You don’t need the right words or a clear plan. We begin with what feels present, and keep listening to what you need as the work unfolds.
Get to know DavidWHAT BRINGS YOU HERE
A place for what’s
on your mind.
Support for trauma, relationship wounds, and the effort of being yourself. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin a conversation.
01Emotional abuse & self-trust
Manipulation, gaslighting, control, or neglect can leave you questioning your own reality. We can explore what happened, make sense of relationship patterns, and give your feelings room to be heard.
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS02Trauma, PTSD & shame
You may carry experiences that still affect how safe or connected you feel. We can move carefully, with space for the parts of your story you want to share and the parts you aren’t ready to name.
AT A PACE YOU CAN LIVE WITH03Anxiety & relationships
When worry, self-doubt, or the need to keep everyone else okay takes up too much room. Therapy can be a place to explore boundaries, notice your needs, and consider what mutual connection means for you.
A LITTLE MORE ROOM TO BREATHE04Identity & belonging
Affirming support for queer, trans, and neurodivergent people, including the exhaustion of masking or overextending to stay connected. My work is sex-positive and kink-friendly, and welcomes polyamory and consensual nonmonogamy.
SPACE TO BE YOURSELFTHE PERSON ACROSS FROM YOU
Hi, I’m David.
David Torres he / they
As a queer, mixed-race, multicultural therapist, I bring lived experience and curiosity to questions of identity, belonging, and difference. My approach affirms BIPOC and LGBTQ+ experiences while making room for yours to be distinct from mine.
Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you understand protective parts, honor how they have served you, and ease the tensions between them. Together, we make space for Self: your capacity for curiosity, compassion, and connection.
Caring for yourself and caring for others can coexist. Our work holds compassion alongside accountability, helping you protect your needs without losing connection to those who matter.
David Torres, AMFT #142829
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Supervised by Jacqui Ferraiolo
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #138232
Practicing through Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health ↗
Training & Continuing Education
- EMDR Therapy Basic Training, Part 1 · Trauma Recovery/EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP), August 2026. About the training
- Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Training · Alchemy Community Therapy Center, July 2025. About the provider
- Ethics Continuing Education · Completed annually since 2023.
There is no single way
to move forward.
to move forward.
THE WAY WE WORK
Human first.
Always.
We can pay attention to the whole of your experience: your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and what you notice in your body. Your voice helps shape the work.
01
At your pace
There’s no rush to share more than you’re ready to. We make room for trust to grow.
02
With curiosity and care
We can get interested in your experience without asking you to defend it. You can tell me when something doesn’t feel helpful.
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Together, with intention
We check in on what matters to you, what you’re noticing, and what you want to explore next.
BEGINNING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BIG
One conversation.
One step at a time.
Online therapy throughout California.
A free 15-minute consultation to begin.
Ask your questions.
We can talk about your hopes, my approach, fees, and availability during a free consultation.
Make room for you.
If we decide to work together, we’ll discuss the practical details and agree on a place to start.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDER
It’s okay
to have questions.
A first conversation is also a chance to ask anything else on your mind.
Do I need to know what I want to talk about?
No. You might have something specific in mind, or just a sense that things feel difficult. Either is a place to begin.
Where do you offer therapy?
I offer online therapy to clients located in California, including Oakland, San Francisco, and the wider Bay Area.
What are your fees?
Check PsychlogyToday for latest full-fee. Sliding scale options may be available; please ask about current availability. I can provide a superbill for you to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Your insurer determines eligibility and reimbursement.
Do you offer a consultation?
Yes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to talk about what you’re looking for, ask questions, and explore whether working together feels like a fit.
Who do you work with?
I work with individuals, couples, and families. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, trans affirming, and welcoming of neurodivergent clients, sex workers, and people in diverse relationship structures. I also speak Spanish. We can discuss your needs during a consultation.
What happens in a first session?
We’ll get acquainted, talk about what brings you to therapy, and discuss your hopes and questions. We’ll also review confidentiality, consent, and practical arrangements. You can ask questions and share at your own pace.
Are you a licensed therapist?
I’m a Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT #142829. I practice through Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health under the supervision of Jacqui Ferraiolo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #138232.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
You can start
right where you are.
No perfect words. No need to have all the answers.
Just a small first step.
Free 15-minute consultation · Online throughout California