Relationships shape so much of how we move through the world, how we love, how we communicate, how we show up for ourselves, and how we heal. If you’re a woman navigating dating, breakups, attachment patterns, communication struggles, or the pressure to “have it all together,” you’re not alone. Maybe you’re overthinking every text, replaying conversations, or trying to break patterns that keep pulling you into the same cycles. Therapy can help you slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and build relationships that feel secure, honest, and aligned with who you’re becoming.

I’m Amaya, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW‑A) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS). I specialize in supporting women through relationship challenges, self‑worth, anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration. I also work with cannabis users through a compassionate, harm‑reduction approach, whether cannabis is part of your wellness routine, something you’re curious about changing, or something you want to understand more deeply. You don’t have to be perfect, have the “right” words, or know exactly what you want. You can show up exactly as you are and we will figure it out together.

My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, person-centered, and deeply nonjudgmental. I integrate mindfulness‑informed practices, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and CBT to help you understand your patterns, reconnect with your values, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. As a certified doula, I also support clients navigating reproductive journeys, pregnancy, postpartum experiences, and the emotional layers that come with building or expanding a family.

I identify as Queer and bring an affirming, inclusive lens to my work. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, grounded, and empowered to explore the parts of yourself you’ve carried quietly. Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to perform, shrink, or apologize. Just breathe, reflect, and grow.

My Experience

I earned my MSW from UNC Chapel Hill and my BA in Sociology and African & African American Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. I have experience supporting adults with substance use, co‑occurring mental health concerns, and women navigating stress, transitions, and relationship challenges.

When I’m not in therapist mode, I’m...

Practicing barre and yoga, exploring local coffee shops, spending time outdoors, building Legos, and refining my DJ skills.