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.
Professional experience
6 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Melissa is so good! She really listens to you and provides a ton of great feedback. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!
Written on Aug 30, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melissa Torres was incredibly personable, warm and knowledgeable. I was nervous to start therapy again following previous experiences but she is an incredible active listener and validated my feelings about being hesitant. Every time we spoke she worked with me to make/check in on goals, work on self reflection and let me process all of my emotions. I was never put in a position to doubt the fact that she cares and truly knows what she’s taking about. Trauma work is definitely a lot but Melissa makes it manageable and far less daunting. I can safely say that I would recommend Melissa to any and everyone if I could! I’m truly grateful to have met her and been able to experience her expertise. She has set the bar very high for me!
Written on Aug 11, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a very well-prepared person, and she puts a lot of effort into helping people with therapy. She is understanding, discreet, and willing to help anyone who needs it. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Melissa has helped my mental health by listening to my concerns giving me great advice and assisting me in recognizing my potential value and worth. I am a strong resilient woman and she has helped me get through very difficult times. I value her as a therapist.
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Melissa has opened the door for me to be able to authentically participate in my own healing, despite difficult feelings which often rise to the surface. Her expertise and genuine interactions serve to validate my experience, challenge my thinking, and create space for developing self-love and self-acceptance.
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Melissa is helping me live a whole life
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Melissa is the best counselor I've ever had. She makes me feel heard, respected, valued, accepted, and safe. She is truly a wealth of knowledge and every session I learn something new. I feel so lucky that I matched with Melissa.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I highly recommend M Torres. She is incredible at her job, and she broke down walls that I never even known I had put up. She takes time to get to the root issues and helps empower you. I feel like I was a completely different person before I met her, and I’m so thankful for her. 10/10 recommend!!
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
My therapist had made me enjoy therapy unlike my past therapist and she is very kind and her self during our sessions. She has helped me through a lot and I really appreciate her.
Written on May 31, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Words can't express my gratitude for Melissa. She is the perfect mix of personable and professional. She was great at reading me and offering various tools to help navigate my challenges. I can't speak highly enough of her.
Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Melissa is very professional, and helped me when I was in a dark time of my life. She takes the time to hear me and my concerns and gives very helpful guidance to fix whatever I come to her with. 10/10
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa has been such a great therapist. She's supportive and I feel like she really gets me. Whether it's by text or video appointment I feel like she has given me insight and help. It's been a great experience working with her. She's invested and really cares.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am having a wonderful experience. I have started my online therapy last year because my depression and anxiety got much worse, and Melissa has been really helpful. What I appreciate the most of her is that she uses her expertise in an emphatic way. When you talk to her YOU KNOW she is listening and that she really cares about her patients. I feel grateful to being helped by her during this pandemic.
Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mrs. Torres is very attentive and really cares about your issues.
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
I've only had one session with Melissa so far, but I really feel safe and heard already. I have a good feeling that we will work well together.
Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks
I have been in and out of therapy offices since I was a kid. Throughout that time I’ve felt like my therapist or counselors didn’t understand me. Like they would give advice that was not sustainable. like the world will eventually become a rainbow and all will be well. With Melissa I feel heard and I know that life will suck some days but I’m strong enough to be able to navigate through those days. Melissa gets to understand her patients and teaches them ways to live life without her and that’s what therapy is for. To get to a point where you can identify your triggers and question which thoughts are valid and which aren’t. She gives you the tools to start living. I am grateful for that. Anyone would be lucky to have her help them in this crazy journey called life!
Written on Feb 10, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life change
Very thoughtful and responsive. I appreciate her straightforwardness. Very empathetic. Very friendly.
Written on Jan 19, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very professional, knows what she’s doing!
Written on Jan 19, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Melissa was the best counselor I could have asked for in my case. I'm so happy I was able to work with her. She gave me really useful tools to treat my anxiety and mental health, and it gave me the space I needed to find my peace. Thank you so much!
Written on Jan 12, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has been great!
Written on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Melissa has a very unauthoritative and friendly approach, which enables you to express your vulnerabilities and feelings in an environment that is nonjudgemental.
Not only does Melissa display great knowledge in her field of work, she also portrays a level of understanding from her own lived experiences and how they inform her practise, which is comforting and reassuring! Melissa uses both a very theoretical and personal approach during sessions which enables anxiety stuffer to understand both the biological side of anxiety, as well as the cognitive, which makes everything a little less scary!
I have been doing therapy with Melissa for just over two months, and although I would say I’m not yet quite near recovery (although Melissa has taught me that I’m very hard on myself so this may not be the case) my anxiety has reduced significantly.
I look forward to each session Melissa and would recommend Melissa to anyone seeking support with their anxiety!
Written on Jan 06, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
She is kind, caring, and overall been helpful in helping me understanding my issues. I cannot recommend her enough.
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
I am relieved to have found a therapist that listens and provides useful help. We have been in only a handful of sessions, but I am feeling like the our sessions are productive. I really appreciate her compassion and commitment. Thank you
Written on Nov 08, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
She had a wonderful bedside manner. She listens and communicates in a way that helpful and firm without it feeling condescending or overbearing. I'm so glad I found her!
Written on Oct 27, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melissa is great therapist so far she makes did deep within yourself to understand why you have certain thoughts. She’s been proving great exercises for me to help my thoughts process when it comes to negative thinking. I’m already feeling better and it’s just the beginning.
I can’t wait to continue my journey and looking forward to the outcome. I highly recommend her if you have General Anxiety and tend to think about negative thoughts.
Written on Oct 10, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
I have just starting working with Melissa and she seems to be kind, caring, and informative. I appreciate her assistance.
Written on Sep 27, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa takes the time to listen and encourages me to look outside of my comfort zone.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Ms.Torres is kind and understanding. She listens to your problems and finds the best fit solution or advice; solutions one can apply to their lives. At times it even feels like we’re friends because she makes you feel comfortable.
Written on Sep 08, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Melissa Torres is a wonderful therapist. She listens and understands my needs. Very knowledgeable and kind. I look forward to our next session.
Written on Sep 06, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s super responsive and lovely!
Written on Sep 04, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
So far Melissa is a great match for me and my needs! She is understanding and patient. She makes me feel comfortable so I can be very honest. She offers realistic solutions to my issues. I would recommend!
Written on Sep 01, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She's great! A very good listener with great insight!
Written on Aug 18, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
I enjoyed my session with Ms. Torres! She helped me gain perspective and insight.
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 days
She's helped me a lot even just with a few sessions. You can tell she geniuely cares about you and your well-being.
Written on Aug 05, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She's fantastic ! Very nice, kind and understanding, without being judgmental. Knows when to speak the painful truth but with love. Her life experiences mean she's someone who doesn't just have the head knowledge but have also lived it. Thanks again !
Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I m thanks for putting her as my counselor, we were talking, she listens to me, and give me option. I very happy with her
Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks
Melissa is extremely helpful and a great listener. In the short time we have conversed, she has made me feel very comfortable.
Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She’s been great since day one. Good listener, impressive skills and extremely supportive.
Written on Jul 14, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Melissa is such an attentive listener and helps me remind myself that I’m not crazy. She helps me feel optimistic and hopeful and never uncomfortable about my trauma. I am very thankful for her and wouldn’t want to change to anyone else ever.
Written on Jul 13, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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