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Mission Statement:
At Del Torres Behavioral Health and Wellness, we offer more than just a place to talk—we offer a space to grow. Here, your healing is honored, your truth is welcomed, and your growth is supported—every step of the way.
Meet the Owner
My name is Shanika Torres, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Del Torres Behavioral Health and Wellness. My journey into the world of counseling began with a desire to better understand my own family. As one of seven children growing up in an environment marked by chaos and conflict, I often found myself wondering why I chose a path of healing and success while some of my siblings struggled with addiction, incarceration, and life’s harsher realities.
I became a therapist to understand my own story—and now I help others do the same. As a mother of five, a former teen parent, and someone who’s experienced both relational struggle and growth, I bring a compassionate, culturally attuned, and sstemic lens to every session. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, parenting, relationships, or healing from past wounds, my goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
That curiosity became a calling.
Welcome to therapy! I’m Shanika Torres, Licensed Professional Counselor and Couples and Family Therapist. I’m also the founder of Del Torres Behavioral Health and Wellness.
I grew up in a big, chaotic family and always wondered why some of us found healing while others struggled. Later, as a mom of five—navigating marriage, divorce, and new chapters in my own relationships—I learned firsthand how complex life and connections can be.
Those experiences didn’t just shape me—they became my calling. I became a therapist to help people make sense of their stories and feel supported as they create real change. I built this practice so you’d have a place to feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow—no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve been through. Everyone is welcome here.
Antioch University (Keene, NE) Major: Couples and Family Therapy 2022 – Present
Arizona State University (Phoenix, AZ) Major: Curriculum and Instruction / Applied Behavior Analysis 2015 – 2017
George Fox University (Portland, OR) Major: Clinical Mental Health Counseling 2012 – 2014
University of Phoenix (Tigard, OR) Major: Criminal Justice Administration 2010 – 2012
Cuyamaca College (El Cajon, CA) Major: Spanish 2006 – 2008
Welcome to therapy!
I’m Shanika Torres, Licensed Professional Counselor and Couples and Family Therapist. I’m also the founder of Del Torres Behavioral Health and Wellness.
I grew up in a big, chaotic family and always wondered why some of us found healing while others struggled. Later, as a mom of five—navigating marriage, divorce, and new chapters in my own relationships—I learned firsthand how complex life and connections can be.
Those experiences didn’t just shape me—they became my calling. I became a therapist to help people make sense of their stories and feel supported as they create real change. I built this practice so you’d have a place to feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow—no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve been through. Everyone is welcome here.
Antioch University (Keene, NE) Major: Couples and Family Therapy 2022 – Present
Arizona State University (Phoenix, AZ) Major: Curriculum and Instruction / Applied Behavior Analysis 2015 – 2017
George Fox University (Portland, OR) Major: Clinical Mental Health Counseling 2012 – 2014
University of Phoenix (Tigard, OR) Major: Criminal Justice Administration 2010 – 2012
Cuyamaca College (El Cajon, CA) Major: Spanish 2006 – 2008