- Thoughts and habits
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Spanish
About Amada
She draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build new everyday habits. Mindfulness practices are used to slow down racing thoughts and improve sleep when that is a concern.
Amada has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and trauma and abuse. She also helps those facing grief, compassion fatigue, anger, and challenges with self-esteem. Parenting strain, relationship tension, and family-related issues are part of her experience as well.
Other areas she sees include ADHD, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, sexual assault, domestic violence, and struggles tied to isolation or aging. She works with a broad range of mood and behavioral concerns and draws from practical strategies people can use day to day.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Prospective clients are invited to take the first step by completing the matching process and scheduling a time to talk.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How client-centered and cognitive approaches fit online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, following the person’s pace, and building on strengths. Online sessions can keep that same emphasis by allowing time to tell your story and set goals together.Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical habits. In remote sessions these skills are taught in short, doable steps that people can practice between meetings to change everyday thinking and behavior.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and helps reduce rumination and improve sleep. Simple mindful exercises can be taught and practiced during online visits to support calmer thinking and better nightly routines.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time, all of which can help maintain consistency with the work.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amada address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and self-esteem issues, among other areas.
What is her usual therapy style?
She practices client-centered therapy, uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift thoughts and habits, and incorporates mindfulness to help manage racing thinking and improve sleep.
How long has she been practicing?
Amada has 30 years of professional experience working with people across a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and an LMFT and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.