Vanessa Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (858) 519-8002

Throughout life’s journey, we can face challenges, transitions, and trials. Perhaps you are seeking and longing for growth, change, and a healthy way to cope with life’s stressors. In therapy, a safe place is created so that you can navigate life stressors by incorporating healthy coping skills. Oftentimes, we can feel like we are stuck. Stuck in behaviors, patterns, or even relationships. We see the hopeful path ahead but are struggling to take the first step. In therapy, you also gain understanding of the root cause of certain patterns and mindsets. Therapy can become the place of healing, growth, and change.
I offer my clients the safe place they need to be vulnerable and their most authentic selves. I offer unconditional positive regard to each of my clients. My therapeutic approach is a blend of person-centered, solution-focused, strength-based, and CBT-based. I also offer faith-based therapy for clients who want to integrate their faith into their treatment.
It takes much courage to step into this journey of therapy. Consider yourself already courageous! If you have felt alone with the current issues that you face, as your therapist, I passionately walk alongside you. It is truly my greatest honor to sit with you, believe with you, and heal with you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Vanessa Amaro now - (858) 519-8002
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Couple Sessions $300
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Sutter
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Vanessa Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (858) 519-8002
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 160660 Vanessa Amaro
- In Practice for 7 years
Education and Years In Practice
Vanessa Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (858) 519-8002
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Depression
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Vanessa Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (858) 519-8002
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (858) 519-8002
Location
Nearby Areas
Vanessa Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 519-8002