You can begin where you are.
Difficult experiences can keep showing up long after the event is over—in your body, mood, sense of safety, or relationships. You deserve space to explore that impact without pressure to tell your whole story at once.
Support with room to breathe.
We can begin with what life feels like now: moments of anxiety or numbness, patterns of self-blame, trouble trusting, or the effort it takes to get through the day. You get a voice in the pace and direction of our work.
I use a strengths-based approach and draw on CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and DBT coping skills to support emotional regulation, grounding, and self-understanding. We’ll talk openly about whether my approach matches what you need.
- Find ways to steady yourself when stress feels close or overwhelming.
- Explore boundaries, relationships, and the meanings you’ve made from what happened.
- Build self-compassion while respecting your pace and choices.
A little more clarity.
Do I have to talk about the experience right away?
No. We can begin with how things are affecting you now and discuss what feels safe and useful to share.
What if I need a different kind of trauma treatment?
The consultation is a place to discuss fit. If another approach or level of support seems more appropriate, we can talk about that honestly.
We can start with a conversation.
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to talk about what brings you in, how I work, and whether the next step feels right. You don’t need a polished explanation to begin.
Amanda Zepeda, LMHC, LPCVirtual therapy in New York, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and Washington, DC