Torian Yancey-Stembridge

Hi there! My name is Torian and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in school, community mental health, and private practice settings. I specialize in providing psychotherapy to Black women and other women of color needing assistance with navigating life within their intersections of identity. I work with young people who are struggling with navigating adulthood, asking themselves what it is they want to accomplish in this life. I help individuals who realize they don’t want to live up to unrealistic expectations of productivity and achievement. If you are stressed, if you are unhappy, if you are angry, or if you simply need an unbiased ear to listen, I would like to be of service to you. Therapy is extremely personal, and I work with clients to process their emotions and explore which direction they would want their path to turn next, no matter how long that takes.

I believe in being empathetic and deliberate when it comes to the therapeutic experience. Building rapport with you is very important to me. I hope that my clients will feel a great deal of comfort in session because it’s my job to provide the space that allows them to let their guards down gradually. I want you to remember that you have autonomy in this space and the process is completely for you. I tend to say, “You are the driver of this car. I’m just here to help you not crash.” Hopefully, you feel safe enough to trust me with the journey.

There isn’t a profound story to tell, I have always felt comfortable being of service to others. Starting out in education helped me see the importance of marginalized communities having access to quality mental health care. I also wanted to contribute to bringing more Black female representation to the field.

When I’m not working, I may be at the local playground or some indoor activity with my daughter. At home, I may be reading or watching a reality or competition show. I also have enjoy playing Trivia, Spades, and plenty of board games.