Trauma & Individual Therapy
You’re functioning. But you’re tired of holding everything together.
Online trauma-informed individual therapy for adults and teens across Florida.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor | EMDR
Certified | Online Therapy Across Florida
You don’t come to therapy because you’re weak
You come because you’ve been holding it together for too long. Some experiences stay with you — not as memories, but as reactions.
You may notice:
- Your mind won’t turn off
- Your body stays tense even when nothing is wrong
- You feel numb or disconnected
- Small things trigger big reactions
- You blame yourself for things you logically know weren’t your fault
You may understand your life and what you’ve been through. But your nervous system is still responding to parts of it. You don’t have to work through that alone.
Many people who feel this way begin with trauma-focused therapy or explore EMDR therapy to help their nervous system process what’s been unresolved
What Individual Trauma Therapy Helps With
Individual trauma therapy focuses on resolving the patterns that keep repeating — not just managing symptoms.
Many clients seek therapy when they feel:
- stuck or unmotivated
- constantly worried or on edge
- emotionally shut down or overwhelmed
- unable to feel present in daily life
- caught in negative thought loops
- carrying shame about past experiences
Often these reactions are connected to unresolved stress or trauma, even when the connection isn’t obvious at first.
How Therapy Works Here
I provide trauma-informed therapy and EMDR therapy through secure online sessions
across Florida.
In our work together, we focus on:
- understanding what your reactions are protecting
- reducing hypervigilance and emotional shutdown
- processing experiences that still feel present
- helping your mind and body respond to the current moment instead of the past
If you’re unsure where to start, you can also explore common questions about therapy on the FAQ page.
This isn’t about endlessly retelling your story. It’s about helping your nervous system stop preparing for something that already ended.
Trauma Therapy and EMDR
When Talk Therapy Alone Isn’t Enough
Sometimes talking about it isn’t enough to shift deep trauma responses. When that happens, EMDR therapy may be incorporated into our work together.
EMDR therapy helps the brain process what talking couldn’t fully reach — so your nervous system stops responding to the past as if it’s still happening. Online EMDR therapy is available for both adults and teens across Florida and can be used alongside trauma-informed therapy, depending on what you need and when you’re ready.
Not sure if EMDR is right for you? We figure that out together — there’s no pressure to commit before your first session.
You can learn more about how this approach works on the EMDR therapy page.
What to Expect
Sessions are direct, steady, and collaborative.
- You won’t be judged.
- You won’t be rushed.
- And we won’t stay at the surface if you’re ready for real relief.
Over time, many clients begin to notice:
- clearer thinking
- fewer emotional triggers
- improved emotional regulation
- feeling more present in daily life
If you’d like to understand more about my approach, you can read more on the About Therapy page or learn about me directly on the Meet the Therapist page.
What Clients Often Notice Over Time
“I stopped waiting for something bad to happen.”
“I can talk about it now without feeling like I’m back there.”
“I didn’t realize how much I was carrying until I wasn’t carrying it anymore.”
Healing from trauma doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. It means your past stops running your present. Many adults and teens who begin online trauma therapy in Florida describe feeling more present, more regulated, and less controlled by reactions they couldn’t explain before.
Ready to stop carrying this alone? Online trauma therapy is available for adults and teens across Florida.
Trauma Therapy for the Latinx and BIPOC Community in Florida
Healing looks different when you’ve also had to navigate systems, cultures, and expectations that weren’t built for you.
Many of my clients are first-generation, bilingual, or navigating the intersection of personal trauma and cultural identity. They’ve often been told to push through, stay strong, or keep it in the family. Asking for help can feel like betrayal — of your culture, your family, or the version of yourself that held everything together.
This space is different. Your full story — including your culture, your community, and your ancestry — belongs here.
As a Latina therapist in Florida, I provide trauma-informed therapy that honors the whole person, not just the diagnosis. You don’t have to translate yourself here.
Bilingual trauma therapy available in English and Spanish for Latinx and BIPOC clients across Florida.
Why Work With Me
Online Trauma Therapy in Florida With a Therapist Who Gets It
I’m Leana Torrez, a bilingual Latina Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Certified therapist providing online trauma therapy across Florida.
I understand that healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Culture, identity, family systems, and lived experience all shape how trauma shows up — and how it heals. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based trauma treatment.
I work with adults and teens across Florida, navigating:
- Childhood and complex trauma
- PTSD and trauma responses
- Immigration-related stress and displacement
- Racial trauma and cultural identity
- Domestic violence and relationship trauma
- Life transitions and grief
- Anxiety and emotional shutdown are connected to past experiences
Bilingual online trauma therapy available in English and Spanish throughout Florida.
Quick Answers Before You Book
Do you take insurance? Yes. Humana, Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United Health, Oscar, Magellan, and Compsych are all accepted.
What if I don’t have insurance? Self-pay is $150 per individual session. A Good Faith Estimate is provided before we begin.
Is there a commitment before I start? No. A free 15-minute consultation is available first so you can decide if this feels like the right fit.
Do you offer trauma therapy for teens? Yes. Trauma-informed therapy is available for adolescents ages 13–17 throughout Florida. Learn more about teen therapy →
Is online trauma therapy as effective as in-person? Yes. All sessions are conducted through a secure HIPAA-compliant platform. You stay in your own environment while we do real work.
You can find more detailed answers on the FAQ page
You don't have to carry this alone
You’re allowed to ask for help without guilt or shame. Online trauma therapy and EMDR therapy are available for adults and teens throughout Florida.
