Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Gatos

Athena Torres

Hi, I’m Athena (she/her), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in couples therapy, relationship counseling, and trauma-informed care for individuals and teens.

With over 10 years of experience, I help couples navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional intimacy. Whether you're struggling with communication, recovering from infidelity, or feeling emotionally disconnected, I provide a supportive space to work through challenges and reconnect with one another.

Who I work with

Couples seeking therapy for communication issues, trust repair,

or emotional disconnection

Support for alternative relationship structures like polyamory and non-monogamous partnerships
Teens and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety or self-harming behaviors
Individuals healing from trauma, PTSD, or attachment issues
Adults dealing with stress, depression, perfectionism, low self-worth, or life transitions
Partners recovering from infidelity and rebuilding trust and intimacy
Families looking to improve communication, connection, and conflict resolution

Here’s What You Can Expect When We Work Together

My approach to couples counseling is grounded in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment Theory, helping partners understand their emotional patterns and create lasting change. I work with all kinds of romantic relationships new, long-term, married, or dating and affirm all gender identities and sexual orientations.

In addition to relationship therapy, I also support individuals and teens facing depression, self-harm, anxiety, and attachment wounds. My integrative style blends Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and Mindfulness to meet you where you are.

I believe that therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and practical. Whether you’re coming in alone or with your partner, I’ll help you explore meaningful solutions and tools that feel authentic to your life.

Let’s work together to move you and your relationships toward healing, connection, and growth.

Who I Am, Beyond the Therapy Room

I can often be found dancing and singing while cooking or baking, hiking near water or trees, spending quality time with my family and loved ones, and exploring delicious food spots with my partner. I also love taking trips to new places, whether near or far.

Qualifications

California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #103819

Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist # 206200

B.A. Psychology, California State University Sacramento

M.S. Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, California State University East Bay

Emotionally Focused Therapy trained

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing trained

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy trained

Motivational Interviewing trained

For your convenience, we offer appointments

mornings to evenings 7 days a week.

We provide sessions in-office and online.