Amanda Chinchilla, LMFT

Fountain Valley, California

VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

You may have recently discovered that your partner has been engaging in addictive or sexually compulsive behaviors. Or you may have known for a long time that something did't feel right. Whether you have decided to leave or stay, you will need support and a safe place to process all the conflicting emotions. I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal from relational traumas. This may include infidelity, addictions, and sexually compulsive behaviors. Give me a call and we can see if I am the person to help you begin healing.

My Practice & Services

I am an out of network provider which is able to provide courtesy billing of insurance. Many plans provide partial fee reimbursement for counseling services. I can check your network benefits before you begin counseling. You may utilize your HSA (health savings account) to cover counseling costs as well. Please feel free to call with any questions you may have.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

My specialty training, through IITAP-International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, focuses on helping individuals and couples heal and thrive as they cope with addictions andor the impact of their partners addiction.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I specialize in working with partners of people dealing with sexual addictions and sexually compulsive behaviors. I also enjoy working with individuals or couples dealing with infidelity, trust, or communication issues. I work with individuals and couples to heal from their pain and develop healthy boundaries and communication.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Family Therapy Group Therapy Individual Therapy & Counseling Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling Telehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Addictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyCodependency / DependencyCommunication ProblemsDepressionEmotional AbuseEmotional Overwhelm

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Family Systems TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based InterventionsTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)