Alex is doing his best to ease tensions and make sure everyone gets along while he and his long-time girlfriend save for a house. And Omar Torres, a licensed psychotherapist, talks to us about navigating cohabitation dynamics.

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Omar Torres is a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in NYC. His approach to therapy focuses on integrating the various aspects of personal identity and improving his client’s insight to help them lead a more authentic and fulfilled life. His techniques including: CBT, Motivation Interviewing, and Gestault therapy with emphasis on Psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches. In his work, Omar aims to increase his clients’ awareness of behavioral patterns that may be engrained or dynamics from prior relationships that may be inhibiting their personal growth. Learn more about his work here.

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