Berenice Torruco, LPC, NCC

(she/her)
Preferred Name: Berenice

About Me

What is keeping you from creating the life that you desire? Are you ready for personal growth and transformation? Are you driven and committed to making those significant changes that will pave the way for you to build the future you aspire to achieve? I begin therapy by understanding where you are and the challenges you face. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who “gets” them. With me, you will feel safe and validated. Using approaches such as EMDR I will help you feel whole again. My goal is to help you put a plan in place that will help you move forward. We will be a good fit if you are looking for therapy that is warm, honest, and friendly but with a direct approach. At the end of the day, I make our work goal-oriented. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you are free to explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns at your own pace, knowing that you will be met with empathy and understanding.

Education & Experience

Berenice is a licensed mental health professional and founder of Becoming You. She specializes in helping adolescents and adults who suffer from Anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related disorders. s an empathetic mental health provider who is dedicated to providing high-quality services in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner regardless of age, race, or sexual orientation. With the innate ability to work in a global community, she is fluent in Spanish and helps diverse psychotherapy clients explore, heal, and grow from life-altering events or situations such as trauma. Berenice earned a Master of Science in School Counseling, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Bilingual Teacher Certification from Texas A&M International University. Her credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional. She is currently in the process of becoming an EMDRIA EMDR-certified therapist.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

American Counseling Association International OCD Foundation EMDRIA EMDR International Association

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealth