About
She specializes in therapeutic counseling for individuals spanning adolescence to late adulthood, addressing eating disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), LGBTQ+ therapy, perfectionism, issues involving race and gender, and emotion regulation challenges. Amparo is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma-based therapy, and Intuitive Eating. She is dedicated to working with those navigating body image and acceptance, emotion regulation challenges, diet recovery, and disordered eating. Amparo's approach is strengths-focused, and she is open-minded and non-judgmental with her clients. She has a personal understanding of the challenges she helps her clients overcome, having struggled with yo-yo dieting, food restriction, overexercise, and body image dissatisfaction for over 25 years. Amparo's practice is a safe space where clients' experiences are acknowledged and embraced, and she is committed to building a relationship with each client that understands the diverse facets of their mental health concerns.
Insurance & payment
Amparo Penny accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, MedCost, Optum, and Out of pocket insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- MedCost
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- Private pay
- Out of network
Listed fee: $150 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
DBT Therapy
Amparo is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and uses this approach to help her clients manage emotion regulation challenges.
Eating Disorder Therapy
Amparo specializes in therapeutic counseling for individuals with eating disorders, helping them develop a healthy and balanced relationship with food and their bodies.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Amparo provides LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, including letters for Gender-Affirming Care, to support her clients' identities and well-being.
Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation
Amparo helps her clients develop coping skills and manage emotion regulation challenges, promoting emotional resilience and effective coping mechanisms.
Perfectionism and Overcontrol
Amparo works with clients to address perfectionism and overcontrol, helping them develop a more flexible and compassionate approach to themselves and their lives.
Body Image and Body Acceptance
Amparo supports her clients in developing a positive body image and acceptance, promoting self-esteem and self-worth.