Something is off. You feel stuck and as though you are just floating through life. Sleepless nights, gray days, and numbness have become your norm. You know you want more and can have it, you just can’t seem to get out of this rut. That is where I come in. I walk alongside you as you overcome your challenges and begin to step into the life you want.
Hi, I’m Amanda Almendarez and I am so happy that you took the brave first step of looking for help and landing on my page. Working with me will look like a supportive, collaborative, and judgment-free environment. Your safe place.
I am passionate about working with clients coping with domestic violence, sexual abuse and trauma, loss/grief, depression, and anxiety. I primarily use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is just a fancy way of saying the methods that I use are backed by a ton of research.
Making the first step towards therapy can be anxiety-provoking. This is why I am always available to discuss and answer any questions you may have in advance. I look forward to us working together.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 85556
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Amanda, you really just helped me get my thoughts in order. I can’t thank you enough for helping me realize that grief is never really gone, you just grow around it. I loved having you as a therapist, thank you so much.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda has been a wonderful therapist. My first experience with therapy was with Amanda, but the entire time she was very caring and understanding. I am glad for the time that we had and the lessons that she was able to teach me, and I wish her the best of luck wherever she goes!
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very helpful and understanding about my needs and what I am facing week to week.
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is honest and a wonderful therapist.
Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amanda has already provided me plenty of tools which I think about on a daily basis. I feel hopeful that I can change my brain over time to have these tools more ingrained. She is very responsive, a good listener, and really knows how to navigate challenging life situations. I feel hopeful and I did not have high hopes before meeting her, but she has exceeded my expectations.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes