Everyone deserves to live a meaningful, fulfilling life no matter their background, age, or circumstance. Amanda is passionate about helping
As a licensed professional counselor, Amanda has helped clients struggling with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment, self-esteem, stress management, life tran
Strong emotions like stress, anger, fear, frustration and feeling stuck sabotage our sense of well-being. But they are important information, these feelings. They tell us something needs to change! Working with a therapist can offer a different perspective and skills we may need to turn things around. Whether the problem is within ourselves or in
Each person has the gifts needed to take on any challenge. Sometimes people just need a little help unlocking those gifts. That is where I come in. I am here to support and empower you from the very first counseling session.
A licensed marriage and family therapist and a chemical dependency counselor, I work with individuals and couples on a va
Here is what you can expect from me:
1. A nonjudgmental and compassionate space to explore personal choices and determine areas to improve.
2. Better skills to improve emotional communication and self expression.
3. Behavioral strategies to improve your relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners.
4. Plenty of humor to lift us
Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns are the areas in which I specialize. All of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences are considered and held as significant and worthy of exploration and understanding.
Change is possible by understanding first what is causing the current difficulty and then within
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Being nervous about starting therapy is natural, which is why Polly works with each client to establish a relationship of honesty and openness so clients feel
comfortable sharing their feelings. There is no magic wand in life, but you don’t have to face challenges on your own.
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I help people make sense of the moments when life stops feeling manageable. Many of my clients are couples who love each other but can’t stop hurting each other, individuals healing from betrayal, or professionals who have achieved success but lost their sense of meaning. My style is warm, grounded, and depth-oriented. Together, we move beyon
It's completely normal to have concerns about your sexuality, even if they might feel uncommon. In this country, discussions about sexuality can still be seen as sensitive, and this is true even in cities like Los Angeles, where diverse expressions of identity can sometimes face stigma. Remember, it's essential to find confidence and comfor
What is your life story so far? When reflecting on your past, are you self-critical about your choices? Do you struggle with people-pleasing, self-image, and your identity? My goal is to help you make sense of your past so that the wisdom you already contain can be used to allow you to live joyfully in the present, to be able to sit with emotion
I specialize in OCD and sex therapy, and where the two overlap. I work with obsessive themes of all kinds— from germs to relationships and existential concerns. But if you’re anxious about the types of thoughts you’d prefer to never tell another living soul— like hurting people, pedophilia, sexual orientation, incest…
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