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Are you tired of waking up everyday with anxiety, depression and internal pain? Would you be surprised to know there is a way to rid yourself of all of what is weighing you down and keeping you stuck? I'm happy to tell you, you are no longer alone, there is hope. As your guide we will discover what is behind that pain you are carrying and help you process your way to a better way of living.

As a collaborative therapist, we can work together to discover what is behind your pain. I use an attachment focused style, in which I will guide you to heal from old as well as new wounds. To help you process unfinished feelings and unmet needs.

Reaching out for help takes courage, this is the first step of getting where you want to be. I welcome your call to begin this journey with you. I specialize in working with children and teens.

Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a graduate student pursuing my licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am a trainee here at Life Source Affordable Counseling because I understand how difficult it can be to obtain quality and affordable care, and I stand behind their Mission Statement that mental health care services should be a basic human right for everyone.

Whether you are searching for peace, growth, or healing, I would like to begin by saying how amazing it is that you have reached this step of self-care. We all want to enter the realm of thriving in a world where many of us are surviving, but it is hard to articulate that sentiment when there is chaos around us, or even inside of us. I like to see individuals, couples, and families from a perspective that everyone, and every system is unique.

I understand that what worked for one, may not work for all. I hope to provide a balanced experience consisting of proven techniques and holistic interventions, while creating a safe space for vulnerability. I am prepared to support whatever need you have in a non-judgmental environment.

I have two primary focuses in providing therapy. One, I want to include you as a whole person, including your mind, body, and potential. Two, I want to help you heal any emotional wounds you carry and allow you to choose your path forward rather than going about life in the same pattern as always. Towards that end, I utilize the gestalt approach to therapy as well as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and the comprehensive resource model.

As a neurodivergent and trans affirming therapist, I want to help you manage and heal any past trauma, including difficult events that still creep up and haunt you. However, I also focus on social disconnection, healing social wounds, and improving your ability to be your self comfortably in the social sphere.

I always go at your speed. If you want to go deep into emotion and make sense of your experience, that's what we will do. If you want to take it slow and take a more intellectual approach, that's where we'll go. I welcome you as you are.

I often think of the first line on the first page of the book, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, by Nancy McWilliams where she wrote, "psychology may be a science but psychotherapy is an art." And how could working with the soul of an individual be anything but an art? Psyche presents itself through images and symbolic visions in the dreamscape of our unconscious. True art, like true psychotherapy, concerns itself with these noble forms of expression and considers them the mixed media and prima materia for constructing personal meaning and uncovering archetypal sources of life.

My practice and therapeutic philosophy is Existential-Humanistic (E-H); which places not only the individual at the center of the work but also life itself. In contrast to a reducible, measurable and objective self, E-H therapy maintains that self is always unique and contextual. Change and transformation are therefore natural processes of life that confront us at different times and for different reasons. The means by which E-H therapists achieve such durable change in clients is primarily through the ability to form a collaborative, focused and honest relationship. This requires, first and foremost that the therapist cultivate a stance of therapeutic presence.

Through presence and provision of a healing experience, therapists can facilitate the creation of new meanings for clients that are flexible and responsive to immediate experiences. From this perspective, the therapist's expertise resides not in his privileged knowledge of disorder and application of strategies and techniques, but in his ability to adopt a way of being that is deeply attuned, receptive and responsive to the client's way of being.

I am a therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals from the general population as they navigate life's challenges, transitions, and emotional experiences. I believe therapy is a collaborative process rooted in trust, self-exploration, and empowerment. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and encouraged to reconnect with their inner strengths.

My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing primarily from solution-focused, psychodynamic, and person-centered modalities. I work collaboratively with clients to identify what is currently bringing them into therapy while also exploring deeper patterns, experiences, and relationships that may be influencing their present concerns. By balancing insight-oriented work with practical, solution-focused strategies, I help clients gain clarity, develop coping tools, and move toward meaningful and sustainable change.

I strongly believe that clients already possess the capacity for growth and healing. Therapy is not about being "fixed," but about rediscovering personal strengths, values, and resilience that may feel out of reach during difficult seasons. Through a person-centered lens, I prioritize empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, ensuring that each client's unique experience is honored.

I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking personal growth, emotional balance, and greater self-awareness. Many of the clients I work with are navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, or a desire for deeper self-understanding.

At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens within a supportive relationship. I view therapy as a partnership in which clients are active participants in their own growth. Whether clients are seeking clarity, relief, or a deeper connection to themselves, I am honored to walk alongside them on their therapeutic journey.

Hello! My name is Guadalupe Torres (she/ella). I know firsthand how difficult it can be to start therapy, and I have immense respect for the bravery it took for you to seek support. It's an honor to be a part of your journey toward healing.

This space is yours to do with what you will. I believe therapy should be a safe harbor where you can be your most authentic self, and my door is always open and welcoming. I am experienced in navigating the heavy weight of anxiety and depression, and I'll do whatever is needed in the moment—whether that's a full session of crying and deep processing, or shifting gears to handle a specific challenge that comes up during your week. I believe in working at your own pace and will never push you further than what feels comfortable.

As an MFT Trainee, I provide a compassionate space rooted in feminist and LGBTQIA+ affirming values. I deeply understand the complexities of multicultural backgrounds and strive to honor the various layers of your identity. To make therapy as accessible as possible, I am open to seeing clients either in-person or via remote telehealth.

While I primarily use a solution-focused approach to keep us grounded in your goals and maintain a sense of hope, I am committed to adapting my modalities to suit your specific needs. My mission is to empower you to create lasting change on your own terms. I'm looking forward to meeting you.