Dr. Antonieta Toriz, Psy.D., MFT, MPC, CPLC, CNLP, CHWC, CLMC, CLP-NLP, NBC-HWC
Psychological Associate Psy.D.
Client Focus
Adults
Couples
Foster Care Alumni
College Students
Trauma Survivors
Veterans
Victims of Violence
Specialties
Trauma Recovery
First Responder Trauma and Stress
Anxiety
Older Adults
Families
Health and Wellness
Grief and Loss
Lifestyle Medicine
Attachment
Faith and Spiritual Wellness
Holistic Wellness
Multicultural Issues
Crisis and Emergency Response
Intergenerational Trauma
Life Transitions
Neurolinguistic Programming
College Student Mental Health
Treatment Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
EMDR Trained
Holistic Methods
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Grief Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Somatic Experiencing
Holistic Approaches
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
With over two decades of experience across university, community, and clinical settings, Dr. Toriz brings a rare depth of understanding to the unique challenges faced by college students, foster care youth, and culturally diverse populations. Her work as a liaison psychologist and campus outreach leader reflects her commitment to meeting people where they are.
Dr. Toriz's integrated approach combines clinical expertise with life coaching, wellness coaching, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, allowing her to support clients across the full spectrum of mental health, personal development, and holistic wellbeing. She does not just treat symptoms; she helps people reconnect with their own potential.
As a bilingual, bicultural therapist and nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Toriz is uniquely positioned to serve clients navigating the intersection of culture, identity, faith, and mental health. Her presentations, media appearances, and community leadership reflect a lifelong commitment to making healing accessible.
"I believe in the healing power that lives in you and in the balance of body, mind, emotions, and spirituality. Find your own internal power and the beautiful energy of who you are. Reconnect with your motivation and strengths, and activate your own potential. Enjoy the journey of being you, with healthy and assertive choices, because it is your right to be who you were born to be and to be happy and healthy as you enjoy your life."
- Dr. Antonieta Toriz
Dr. Antonieta Toriz is a Counseling Psychologist at the Center for Healing & Personal Growth who brings over twenty years of experience in counseling, coaching, leadership development, and program design.
She provides services in both English and Spanish, working with individuals, couples, families, children, and groups across a wide range of concerns.
Dr. Toriz earned her Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology, a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a second Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling (integrating psychology and spirituality) from Trinity College of Graduate Studies. She also holds certifications as a Professional Life Coach, in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Health and Wellness Coaching, Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches, and is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
Her career has spanned university counseling centers, community clinics, nonprofit organizations, and private practice. At California State University, Fullerton, she served as a Faculty Psychologist providing direct clinical services, outreach programming, and psychoeducational workshops on campus and in the community. She also served as a liaison psychologist for multiple campus programs, including the Office of Student Life and Leadership and the Career Center, and as a counselor for former foster care youth. At Cal Poly Pomona, she served as Care Services Coordinator for the Wellbeing Coaching Program, supporting students through integrative wellbeing interventions. Prior to her university work, she specialized in multicultural counseling, leadership development, crisis intervention, foster care youth, and trauma recovery in community and nonprofit settings.
Dr. Toriz is a recognized speaker and educator who has presented at numerous conferences, university campuses, community organizations, and faith communities on topics ranging from self-esteem and communication skills to stress management, leadership, and healthy relationships. She was recognized by the California State Senate for her participation in International Women's Day in 2008 and has received awards from California State University, Fullerton, the Chicana/o Community, and multiple civic and student organizations. She has also appeared as an invited panelist on Univision, the Spanish-language national broadcast network, speaking on mental health and higher education.
Dr. Toriz believes deeply in the balance of body, mind, emotions, and spirituality, and her therapeutic philosophy centers on helping each person discover their own internal power. Her approach is holistic and culturally responsive, drawing on evidence-based models including TF-CBT, NLP, CBT, CPP, EFT, MI, IPT, Somatic Experiencing, and grief-focused interventions. She is passionate about empowering individuals and communities to reconnect with their strengths, make healthy choices, and live with purpose and fulfillment.
Outside the Therapy Room
Dr. Toriz finds renewal in walking by the beach, connecting with nature and animals, and traveling. She enjoys music, reading, holistic healing practices, quantum energy work, sound healing, and Feng Shui. She is deeply engaged in her faith community and loves learning from people of different cultures. She is especially passionate about neuroscience and the brain.