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Overall rating
5.00
About Amanda Almendarez
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Bipolar Disorder
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Amanda Almendarez
Amanda Almendarez provides compassionate and personalized mental health care to patients across Texas, helping them build the tools and confidence needed to move forward in life. She works with teens, adults, and seniors through individual therapy, offering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns, learn healthier coping skills, and discover new ways of approaching challenges. With expertise in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, Amanda focuses on helping clients create meaningful change and improve overall emotional wellbeing. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, or struggles with borderline personality disorder. Amanda understands how deeply these experiences can impact daily life and relationships, and she provides guidance rooted in empathy and evidencebased treatment to foster healing and resilience. Her dedication lies in walking alongside clients as they process past pain and work toward building a more stable and hopeful future. Amanda serves a diverse range of clients, including members of the LGBTQ community, military service members and veterans, and women navigating complex life transitions. She draws on therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and Mindfulness techniques to help individuals identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and improve emotional regulation. In addition to these areas of focus, she offers support for ADHD, bipolar disorder, postpartum challenges, and grief, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of her clients. Outside of her clinical work, Amanda enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and daughter, and caring for their two dogs. These personal passions reflect her values of connection and balance, which also shape her therapeutic approach.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1396411674
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What practice does Amanda Almendarez work with?
Amanda Almendarez works with Lifestance - Texas.
What are common reasons for patients to see Amanda Almendarez?
Amanda Almendarez frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Amanda Almendarez on their profile.
What languages does Amanda Almendarez speak?
Amanda Almendarez speaks English.