LIVE INTENTIONALLY!
Solomon's Porch
Professional Life Coaching
Proverbs 23:23
Biblical Life Coaching for your Decisions, Transitions & Goals.
Dr. Torres, Psy. D.
Certified Biblical Life Coach
Welcome! I'm Dr. Torres.
I love God and people. I help you establish a strong foundation to live intentionally well and the transitions of life, through self-awareness, personal responsibility, decisions and choices.
Life is personal. The person is my focus, not a problem. An individual approach to coaching affords the best opportunity to assure results.
Life is challenging. I partner with people to create solutions, manage obstacles and process decisions and choices.
At Solomon's Porch, you can partner with me to build strategies and tear down obstacles to deal with your goals and the issues of your life.
I invite you to schedule a half hour consultation at no cost:
972-837-7477
or
drcoachtorres@gmail.com
Solomon's Porch Coaching
"Acquire truth and do not sell it" Proverbs 23:23
Individual Life Coaching
We make thousands of decisions every day, some are simple and some are complex, but they all matter. How we make decisions, set goals and handle transitions, is extremely important to live a good life. It takes truth, knowledge and understanding, followed by the resolve to practice them .
At Solomon's Porch, you will get guidance and accountability through biblical truths to ensure sharp focus and stay the course . We draw on self- awareness, which has been determined to be a powerful predictor of success, to secure the best outcome for you. We all need encouragement and support through life's challenges. You will get it At solomons porch.
Head Coach – Dolly Torres, Psy.D.
Education
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
1996Masters of Education: Counseling Psychology
Temple University
1984Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Temple University
1982Certified Biblical Life Coach
Biblical Coaching Academy
2006Certified Belief Therapist, Board Certified
Therapon Institute
2003
Your Life Coach...
As your professional & personal life trainer i bring extensive training and experience in the areas counseling, education, psychology, and life coaching .
References Available
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My Journal
Dr. Coach Torres
Coming Soon!
"Choosing to Decide"
By Dr. Torres
Words From Clients...
"YOU TAUGHT ME"
Visionary
"Dr. Torres,
Thank you so much for everything you have done and are still doing for me as a counselor, mentor and life coach.
In the last few years, you have helped me through some of the toughest challenges of my adult life. And, as I have said many times before, I really would not have been able to work through them without your guidance and support.
Your positive and non-judgemental methods have helped me open up and learn to trust again. And your genuine desire to help people has been giving me hope and the will to work through the challenges and obstacles life throws at me, which has allowed me to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I feel very fortunate to have you there for me during some of the most integral moments of my struggles with my family, career and self discovery.
As I progress and continue to grow, I want to express my gratitude for teaching me how to invest and believe in myself.
Thank you Dr. Torres."
— Jaden
"YOU LED US"
Married Couple
"Hello Dr. Torres,
I wanted to write you this email to express my gratitude for all you have done for me and my husband. You are a truly talented woman and an extremely knowledgeable coach and counselor.As a couple, we have come a long way and have grown and are continuing to grow on a positive path. This could not have been done without you, and for that we thank you. We truly feel you are our advocate and want what is absolutely best for both of us.
You’ve not only helped us better understand each other, but you’ve lead us to make the best choices for our marriage based on where we were and our vision for our future together. You challenged us to grow and do more than we thought we could, while holding us accountable along the way.
Now, as individuals, we better embrace ourselves for who we are. As a couple, we are giving and accepting of the gifts we share with one another that make our relationship unique and our marriage sacred.
You have been a true expert throughout the process of helping us grow and change for the better.
Thank you so much!"
— Keila & Ben
"YOU SHOWED ME"
Individual
"Dr. Torres is awesome. She helped me find true happiness.
I first met Dr. Torres in order to help another person, but she saw that it was me that needed some direction. She helped me realize that if I can’t first help myself then I couldn’t help others.
During my time with Dr. Torres, we dealt with that negative event in my life as well as other negative events and saw how they shaped me into the person I had become. I was in a self-perpetual destructive cycle and she taught me how to break it. Dr. Torres taught me forgiveness, how to forgive other, allow others to forgive me and more importantly forgive myself.
Dr. Torres showed me that true happiness begins with me, not with others. As I began my journey to happiness, I often felt bad because of the ones I had hurt and would have to revisit “Forgiveness”.
Dr. Torres helped me see that the true meaning of happiness begins with forgiveness and today I am a very happy person. I no longer place a high value what other think of me, but I do strive to be a better person. Today, my life does not revolve around my career, it revolves around what I believe will help me stay on the path of true Happiness. I no longer try to control what is out of my control and allow event to come to me rather than force them.
Life is full of adversity and Dr. Torres has given me the tools to deal with and overcome them. My motto has always been, “Living the Dream” and thanks to Dr. Torres I can truly say that I am living the dream.Thank you Dr. Torres."
— Gary
"YOU CHALLENGED ME".
Individual
"Words cannot express what a blessing Dr. Torres has been in my life.
I came to her afraid and paralyzed by anxiety and depression. She immediately calmed my fears by listening and reminding me of the power and comfort that comes from trusting in God. As a believer, that meant all to me.
Over the next year she challenged me mentally, spiritually, and emotionally and I eventually came to a place of healing and restoration, equipped with the tools needed to move forward.
I truly appreciate how she allowed God to use her during what has turned out to be one of the most difficult but spiritually rich times in my life!"
— Shandi
"YOU HELPED ME".
Individual
"Dr. Torres,
I can’t say where I would be today without Dr. Torres—or if I’d “be” at all.
Dr. Torres helped me uncover the barriers that blocked me from being the person I wanted to be, and she set me on a firm path to free myself. I worked with her for three years, unraveling a miasma of childhood trauma, and she taught me how to overcome my past, take control of my present, and shape my future into the kind of life I wanted to live.
Thank you."
— Erina
YOU HELPED ME BALANCE
Visionary
Dr. Torres has challenged me in more ways than I can count but she doesn’t challenge me for no reason, she always ties it into the areas of my life that need growth in. “Balance is the key!” She kept saying. I will never forget that phrase, nor do I want to because it made who I am today and continues to help me every day. I use to keep myself busy all the time and burn myself out, I used to have friendships and relationships that I didn’t realize were dysfunctional, and I never blended my creative nature with my gift for detail. However, Dr. Torres taught me that balance is the way to lead a healthy life. She taught me to work my hardest when I needed to and rest when I needed to. That I need to give to others but I also need to give to myself. I’ve always considered myself a creative person but somehow I’ve reach a whole new level of creativity when I mixed it with my organization skills. Now I’m on the verge of creating my own dance program and the passion that I had for teaching has tripled because everything that God put in me is being aligned with my purpose. I would suggest Solomon's Porch Life Coaching to everyone, even people who know exactly what they want to do in life, because I was pretty set on what I wanted to do and she helped me refine it and even helped me realize why I wanted to do it.
-Manuel
Frequently Asked Questions
Feel free to ask questions at drcoachtorres@gmail.com
What Will I Get At Solomon's Porch?
At Solomon's Porch Life Coaching you will get personal training to make wise and practical decisions as well as manage transitions in life.
Why Do I Need a Life Coach?
You need a Life Coach if you want to live with intentionality. Our desires and goals do not necessarily translate into decisions to accomplish them. We need support, direction and accountability to make decisions and act on them.
All professional athletes have coaches, from little leagues to the Olympics. A Life Coach can be a game changer in your life.
Can You Help Me?
YES! I have the answers but you need to provide the questions and goals.
What is the Difference Between a Counselor, a Psychotherapist and a Life Coach?
A counselor offers professional guidance in resolving personal problems and conflicts. A therapist offers treatment of psychological disorders through a professional technique. A life coach offers training, accountability and direction to reach goals and decisions.
Do You Offer Free Consultations?
Yes. I believe preliminary consultations are necessary to ensure success for the best possible client-coach match.
I use consultations to assess client's needs and to make recommendations.
Are Life Coaching Sessions Over The Phone?
Yes, most Life Coaching sessions are over the phone. Phone sessions allow clients for convenience and privacy.
Video calls are also available. However, if my free consultation results in a recommendation for counseling/therapy, I will tell clients to seek face-to-face sessions.
What Makes You Different From Other Coaches?
I am trained and experienced in therapy, counseling and life coaching. My strength is the practice and integration of extensive training and experience in all three areas to maximize client's gains. Besides, I coach the person not the goals. In addition, I will provide clients with references upon request.
Choosing a Life Coach?
I strongly advise potential clients to learn about the education, credentials and experience of a life coach.
Life Coaching is about partnership with a client to make necessary decisions to bring about change, progress, mastery, vision, purpose, and fulfillment in an area you choose to work on.