She has been a mental health therapist at Calm Collective Therapy in New York since 2023, where she provides individual counseling and treatment for young adults and adults.
PELHAM, NY, October 31, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michelle Latorres has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Latorres is a licensed mental health counselor with a distinguished career in mental health, counseling and therapy. She has been a mental health therapist at Calm Collective Therapy in New York since 2023, where she provides individual counseling and treatment for young adults and adults. Her expertise includes supporting clients dealing with anxiety, depression and trauma through engaging clients in collaborative treatment planning that adheres to clients' individuals needs to support them with working towards their mental health goals.
Before joining Calm Collective Therapy, Ms. Latorres worked as a mental health therapist at the New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center from 2020 to 2024. This significant tenure is one of her most important accomplishments, marking her first post-graduate school job. Despite the challenges, Ms. Latorres remained dedicated and committed, earning the gratitude of her clients, who shared stories of how her therapy positively impacted their lives.
Ms. Latorres began her professional journey as a mental health counseling intern at Andrus from 2019 to 2020. Before entering the health care field, she garnered success in other roles, including as a teacher assistant at Los Ninos Services and as an outreach representative at Pace Connect, Pace University.
In preparation for her career, Ms. Latorres received a bachelor's degree in applied psychology and human relations from Pace University in 2018 and a master's degree in mental health counseling in 2020. She is also a licensed mental health counselor, which has been instrumental in her professional success.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Latorres is actively involved in several industry-related organizations, including the New York Mental Health Counselors Association Inc. and the American Counseling Association. She has also been recognized for her academic excellence, having been a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, the Golden Key International Honor Society and Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
Ms. Latorres's civic involvement includes serving as fundraising chair for the Golden Key International Honor Society since 2017. She previously volunteered for worthy organizations, such as Pace For Kids at Pace University, the SPCA Westchester Inc. and the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle.
Ms. Latorres attributes her remarkable success to the challenges she encountered throughout her life. These experiences served as catalysts for cultivating self-reliance and recognizing her innate capabilities. Her journey into the profession was also deeply personal. During her adolescent years, Ms. Latorres faced significant challenges with anxiety and depression. Recognizing the necessity for professional intervention, she proactively sought therapeutic avenues to address her mental health concerns.
In light of her success, Ms. Latorres was honored with the Pace University Top 100 Scholars Award in 2018. She envisions future accomplishments by integrating various therapeutic modalities into her practice and aspires to establish a private or group practice.
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