Mariana Torres, MFT

Mariana Torress, MFT

Therapist

Mariana is a dedicated therapist who brings warmth, authenticity, and cultural sensitivity into her work with clients. Her style is collaborative, compassionate, and direct,  balancing empathy with gentle honesty. She invites humor and creativity into the therapy room while maintaining a foundation of safety, respect, and empowerment.

Having experienced what it feels like to have her own story silenced, Mariana was drawn to a profession that gives others the space to be heard. She became a therapist to help clients reclaim their voices, rewrite their narratives, and find healing in the places where pain once lived. This commitment shapes every aspect of her work and fuels her belief in the transformative power of therapy.

Mariana believes that the stories we carry shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our healing. Drawing from her own lived experiences, she approaches therapy with deep empathy, resilience, and a genuine respect for each client’s wisdom and strength. Her practice centers on supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, trauma, cultural disconnection, and relationship challenges.

Above all, Mariana strives to create a safe and empowering space where clients can reconnect with their voice, embrace growth, and step into new chapters of their lives with confidence. Her passion lies in walking alongside clients as they rediscover their strength, heal from the past, and cultivate the life they deserve.

Training:

  • M.A from Adler University

  • Certificate in Sex therapy

  • Spanish speaking

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Sex Therapy

  • LGBTQ+ Population

  • Multi cultural dynamics

  • Trauma

  • Grief recovery

Schedule an Appointment

If you are a current client of Mariana and need to reach her, please call (630) 633-8532 ext. 12 *this extension does not accept texts*

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