Meet Our Team
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Emmanuel Torres, LCSW
CO-FOUNDER/CLINICAL DIRECTOR/TRAINER
Emmanuel brings extensive experience as a clinician, former educator, crisis response professional, and father advocate. A proud father of twin boys, he specializes in supporting first-generation professionals, educators, first responders, high achievers, business owners, and athletes. Emmanuel works with clients navigating work stress, performance, identity, relationships, fatherhood, depression, and anxiety. He enjoys sports, the outdoors, and time with his wife, twin boys, and his Weimaraner, Troy.
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Gloria Torres, MSW
CO-FOUNDER/FACILITATOR
Gloria is a perinatal mental health–trained social worker with over 12 years of experience supporting healing through life’s transitions. A maternal mental health advocate, twin mama, and facilitator of the Twin Mama Support Space, she blends clinical knowledge with lived experience. Gloria offers an empathetic, empowering approach that creates space for growth and connection. She enjoys traveling, hiking, the outdoors, good food, creating motherhood and wellness content, and spending time with her family.
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Hector Martinez, LCSW
CLINICIAN/TRAINER/FACILITATOR
Hector is a proud veteran with over a decade of experience in mental health. He works with professionals, first responders, military members, and men using a solution-focused, strength-based approach. Hector supports clients navigating stress, relationships, anxiety, and depression. He also trains internationally in mental health crisis response and enjoys time with his golden retrievers, Bradley and Athena.
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Lauren Stanley, LCSW
CLINICIAN/TRAINER
Lauren has over a decade of experience supporting families, children, and young professionals. She helps clients navigate women’s health, relationships, anxiety, depression, work stress, and life transitions. Known for her genuine presence, Lauren creates a safe, empowering space for growth. She also supports clinicians transitioning from children and family services to the mental health world. Lauren enjoys watching the Eagles during football season, the outdoors, and traveling.
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Fredie Escobar, LCSW
CLINICIAN/FACILITATOR
Fredie brings over a decade of experience working with children, families, and crisis response. A proud veteran, husband, and father of two boys, he specializes in supporting fathers, men, first responders, and growth-minded professionals. Known for his approachable and direct style, Fredie helps clients maximize their potential. He enjoys the outdoors, sports, fitness, family time, and giving back to his community.
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Victoria Gamboa, ACSW
CLINICIAN
Victoria is a compassionate, kind, and approachable clinician who brings warmth, leadership, and creativity into her work with children, families, and adults. Her background in schools, community programs, and private practice has shaped her collaborative, strengths-based approach. Passionate about youth and young adults, she finds balance through nature, hiking, and journaling.
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Matt Montes, ACSW
CLINICIAN
Matt brings a strong commitment to service, having worked as a firefighter and police officer before transitioning into mental health. He specializes in supporting first responders and men navigating fatherhood, anxiety, depression, and work stress. Matt enjoys coaching football, cheering on the Raiders, and spending time with his wife and two boys.
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Linna Espinoza, ACSW
CLINICIAN
Linna is a compassionate, thoughtful, and approachable clinician who brings warmth, trust, and presence into her work with her clients. Linna specializes in supporting working moms. Her trauma-informed, strengths-based approach supports meaningful connection and growth. She deeply values her family and her daughters, and prioritizes balance. She also enjoys self-care and staying active as part of her grounding practices.
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Diego Silva, M.Ed.
CONSULTANT/FACILITATOR
Diego is a consultant and facilitator with over ten years of experience in consulting and group leadership. He works closely with men and fathers to build connection and community. Diego promotes a well-rounded, attuned approach that integrates physical health, mental health, finances, communication, and overall well-being.
