Amanda Colon

She/Her/Hers

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT Master of Arts, MA

California Accepting Online

Updated April 4, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Couples counseling
Relationship issues
Premarital counseling

Family issues
Adolescent mental health
Child mental health

Professional statement

Amanda Colon is a bilingual registered associate marriage and family therapist under the supervision of Carlos Laack, licensed marriage and family therapist. Amanda provides therapy in English and Spanish. She has a Bachelor's degree (BA) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked with The Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) in their Wellness Department where shenprovided treatment for children and youth at risk. In addition, Amanda has worked in Private practices and in Nonprofits, where she treated adults, families, children, couples, and seniors. Amanda has experience treating generalized anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, depression, and interpersonal relationship issues. She enjoys working with a diverse group of individuals while offering a safe and non-judgmental environment where everyone can feel understood.

Message to clients

Welcome to my page. I am Amanda Colon, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am supervised by Carlos Laack, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

At some point in life, we come upon a challenge beyond anything we've ever encountered or tried to manage. Such times can feel quite unsettling, even overwhelming, especially when we're also experiencing depression, anxiety, and loss. As tough as these transitions maybe, they can also become a turning point where we finally address what has previously been too difficult to face alone. When we allow ourselves to feel deeply heard and unconditionally understood by someone truly attuned to us, the experience can be life-changing.

Other times you are simply trying to find your way and understand the why behind the way you're feeling or the things that make you afraid or sad, we can walk through that together. Do you want to see a better outlook on life, a stronger sense of self, or a better relationship with your family, friends, or yourself, we can create some goals ...together.

So, today I'm inviting you to come to therapy and to start a new path in life. Therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space to share your story, be your authentic self and discover your innate set of strengths and agency that can lead to transformative growth and resiliency!

Specialties

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Premarital counseling - Providing a safe and neutral environment for couples to explore expectations and prepare for the rewards and challenges of marriage

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Couples
Families

Parents
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Amanda Colon is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $150 (50min)
Couples sessions: $250 (60min)
Group sessions: $100 (60min)
Family sessions: $250 (60min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 9am - 5pm
Tue 9am-3pm
Wed Please inquire about hours
Thu Please inquire about hours
Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Psychotherapy for a Changing World, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, 2022 - Present

Touro University , MA, 2019

Licensure

California: AMFT114577

Languages

English

Spanish