Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Oceanside, CA

I am dual board-certified as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with a passion for functional medicine. I believe mental health is best addressed by looking at the whole person—mind, body, and soul. I’ve been working in healthcare for over 20 years. Through my experience in mental health, I have the privilege of working with adults aged 21–60. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and eating disorders, offering a safe and respectful space for growth and healing.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD in adolescents and adults. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring more than 20 years of nursing experience, including extensive work in critical care and neuro-trauma medicine. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and practical lifestyle interventions to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.

I earned my Masters in Social Work at Temple University in Philadelphia. I am licensed in NJ and CA.

Welcome! My name is Heather Torres and i am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My education consist with a Master’s degree in social work from USC. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in providing compassionate and effective therapy for adults, couples, and adolescents. My approach is grounded in a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy.

As a therapist I'm here for you. It seems brave to me make a decision to come to therapy. My part is to listen and without judgment or personal agenda and to be effective in your needs and wants. Of course, I also need to be aware of the legals and ethicals of therapy. I attended Sarah Lawrence College and Harvard University for my BA, and Phillips Graduate Institute for my MA.

20 year plus experience in varied mental health venues -- private office, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, clinic-based case management.

I have experience working with individuals struggling with their mental health issues. Through therapy, we can discuss the areas of support that need your attention.