Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Fairfield, CT

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My name is Liz Torres, LPC, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's challenges, crises, and periods of transition. As a Licensed Crisis Clinician, I have worked closely with adolescents, adults, and families facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.

My professional background includes crisis intervention, mental health assessment, treatment planning, and providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and other life challenges. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

I believe that every person has unique strengths and a capacity for growth. My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to each client's individual needs, goals, and experiences. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques while focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship founded on trust, empathy, and understanding.

Whether you are navigating a current crisis, struggling with overwhelming emotions, managing life transitions, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and wellness. Together, we can develop practical strategies to help you better understand yourself, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.

I look forward to partnering with you as you take the next step toward improved emotional health and well-being.

Welcome to my practice! For the past past 4 years, I have been working as a board certified inpatient psychiatric APRN on an acute behavioral health unit. I have obtained my Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of Saint Joseph. Throughout my experience, I have worked with a multitude of patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am systemically trained. I see situations through the lens of family, relationships and community.

I like to cover all the bases, taking a holistic approach to solving an issue. I am open to helping all people reach their goals and potential, being patient in helping clients practice new skills. I can be direct and kind at the same time, helping people to access their innate strengths. I am extensively trained in mediation, divorce resolution, EMDR, and will help engage a couple in talking about the difficult subjects, like money and intimacy.

Twenty-five years in this field — across inpatient units, outpatient programs, and private practice — means I've sat with people in virtually every kind of difficulty. That depth of experience shapes how I show up: grounded, unhurried, and genuinely confident that change is possible, even when it doesn't feel that way yet.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, ADD/ADHD, stress, and major life transitions. I bring both clinical rigor and real human warmth to the work — because neither alone is enough.

I trained at Hunter College School of Social Work and have built my practice around one belief: that insight without practical tools doesn't get people very far, and tools without insight don't stick. We'll work on both.

I have extensive experience working with complex trauma, attachment issues, family, and spiritually and religiously-based trauma.

Great to meet you! I believe mental health care is most effective when it is built on a foundation of mutual respect, active listening, and genuine support. In my practice, I specialize in working with adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and major life transitions. I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, so I prioritize a relationship where you feel heard not just as a patient, but as a person.