(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello my name is Amy! I have been a mental health therapist for about 8 years. My clients would most likely describe me as empathetic, open minded, and authentic. I have worked with many different people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide English and Spanish telehealth therapy services in California. Just because we have been going through life in survival mode does not mean we should continue to have to. Seeking help is not always easy, especially when we are feeling uncertain, lost, or defeated. At times, people need some extra support to process things with, manage difficult emotions, and be comfortable in our own skin. My role as a therapist is to listen, guide, and to help you navigate through life’s challenges. My goal is to teach you healthy coping skills that will enhance current, new and past relationships. Therapy is a collaborative journey to help you move forward. I believe that the relationship we build together will create a supportive and safe place to be yourself and dive into your true healing. One of my specialties is helping clients feel understood and supported.
The first session always looks a little bit different than future ones. I'll walk you through the therapeutic process, review confidentiality, and consent. We will take some time to get to know each other and explore what has brought you into therapy and questions regarding your background, relationships, challenges, and your goals for therapy. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, heard, and seen.
My biggest strength as a therapist is my ability to keep it real with you while providing a compassionate and supportive space to be the real and authentic you. I meet my clients where they are at and respect the pace they would like to take on the therapy journey. I care deeply about my clients and feel honored to be able to be part of their journey in finding their authentic selves.
I work with individuals who are navigating struggles with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions (college, break ups, parenthood), family related issues, and relationship issues. I enjoy working with individuals who want to get a better grasp at how to handle difficult moments and experiences life throws at us. I truly believe we all have the capacity to grow and work through life challenges to become our authentic selves.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Sessions are geared towards helping my clients build skills to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce unhealthy behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Sessions are geared towards helping clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop healthier ways of navigating emotional distress and gain healthier perspectives.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I provide Culturally Sensitive Therapy by acknowledging and respecting each client’s cultural background, values, language, and life experiences.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Sessions are geared towards creating a safe, kind, caring, compassionate, and judgement free space, where you can move at a pace that is comfortable and safe for you. I meet my clients where they are at in their journey.
Grief Therapy
Grief therapy offers a supportive environment to talk about feelings surrounding grief. Whether that is navigating the loss of a loved one, a job loss, a break up, moving, while acknowledging all the complex emotions that come with it. We work on adapting and transitioning to the new normal.