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Your Journey Toward Relational Healing and Personal Growth

Welcome! I'm glad you are here. I specialize in child/adolescent and family therapy and welcome adult individuals and couples who seek a partner on their path to self-discovery, decreased internal conflict, healthier relationships, and a growing sense of wellness and purpose. Does your family life feel chaotic? Is your romantic partnership changing - and not for the better? Has your hoped-for life remained out of reach? Are your constant worries crowding your head and stealing your time? Are you in need of space for reflection and clarification regarding a life decision or direction? There are many reasons why people seek therapy, and whatever is yours, I am ready to meet you where you are. As a warm and practical counselor, I work with clients who seek support in tackling goals and expectations in their relationships, challenges with mood and emotional regulation (anger management, depression), social/relational skill building, navigating academic pressures, perfectionism, general and performance anxiety, and internal conflict and self acceptance, just to name a few! I support neurodivergent clients who live with ADHD and OCD, women’s mid-life and aging issues, LGBTQ+, and adoption-related concerns. Leveraging multiple degrees in counseling and the arts, 30 years of marriage and a lifetime of personal growth, I offer deep empathy and seasoned wisdom. Having navigated major life milestones and transitions including raising a family, relationship challenges, career changes, care of older parents, and moving through deep grief -- combined with my education and processional training, I am passionate about guiding others through their own journey to healing and life transformation. When we meet, you’ll find yourself in a calming, non-judgmental environment where you are respected and encouraged to be yourself. I invite you to call for a free 15-minute initial phone consultation. Just click the small envelope icon at the top of this webpage to get in touch. I believe deeply in the transformative power of therapy and look forward to connecting with you!
Amy Pernick, MA, LMFT (CA) #161297
Marriage and Family Therapist

Services

  • Child or Adolescent
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Adoption
  • Blended Families
  • Family Conflict
  • Divorce
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Depression
  • Existential Crisis
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trauma

Approaches

  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Family Systems
  • Expressive Arts
  • Positive Psychology

Fees

  • Fee Range: $150 - $220

Location

954 Risa Rd, A
Lafayette, CA 94549-3418

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