About Us

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Yadira I. Torres, Psy.D. is a bilingual, licensed clinical psychologist who earned her M.S. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University. She completed her pre-doctoral, child psychology internship at Applewood Centers, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. She later went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship at Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics. During her postdoctoral training, Dr. Torres specialized in the assessment and treatment of developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorders.

Dr. Torres also has an extensive history of conducting psychological, developmental, and psycho-education assessments for children as young as eighteen months, adolescents, and young adults. She has assessed youth for learning and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disorders, ADHD, emotional disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, language disorders, and giftedness. Dr. Torres has also served as a psychology staff member at Baptist Children’s Hospital as part of the Pediatric Oncology Services.

Dr. Torres specializes in individual psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment disorders, externalizing behavior disorders, relationship problems, and readiness for college transitions. Additionally, she provides parent training for children as young as three years of age, family psychotherapy, and school consultation. She provides a holistic and comprehensive approach while tailoring intervention to the specific needs and values of clients and their families.
 

On her spare time, Dr. Torres serves as a proud aunt to a few children and cooks for all of those that she finds near to her heart.  
 

In my own words:

Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of walking alongside families, toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults on their journey of mental well-being. Via both educational knowledge and a strong sense of community, seeing families connect, parents find answers, and youth feeling understood has been one of my greatest joys. Whether that means assessment, therapy, or guidance, helping others is more than my career, its a great purpose. Let me be part of your village and lets raise the next generation of well-supported and empowered children and families together.