America
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
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I believe you deserve more than just therapy—you deserve a space where you are celebrated, understood, and truly safe. My work in LGBTQI2-S Affirmative Care is rooted in the belief that everyone, regardless of identity or expression, should have access to healing that fosters resilience and self-acceptance. Whether I’m working with an adult, a couple, or a family, my focus is on building the trust we need to navigate life's dynamics and move toward a more fulfilling, joyful life.
Affirmation is just the starting line. As a changemaker, my mission is to provide an empowering environment where individuals, couples, and families can build unshakeable self-acceptance. I focus on helping you bridge the gap between where you are and the liberated, joyful life you envision. You don't have to navigate this journey alone.
I recognize the strength it takes to seek support in a world that doesn’t always make it easy. Whether you’re looking for healing or empowerment, please know that you are welcome here exactly as you are. I’d love to hear your story and connect. Feel free to book a 15-minute welcome chat on my website.
Call or Email America Islas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (657) 679-5824
Let's Connect (657) 679-5824
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
America Islas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 679-5824
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 106121 Ame Islas
- Attended San Francisco State University, MS in Counseling, Graduated 2013
Education and Years In Practice
America Islas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 679-5824
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Polyamory & ENM
- Adoption
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Gender
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
America Islas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 679-5824
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
America Islas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 679-5824
Location
Additional Location
Alameda, CA 94501
(657) 679-5824