meet Amanda López-Martínez

amanda’s credentials and philosophy

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist(amft) - Clinical License 208.000983 - Pronouns (she/ella) - Individuals & Couples

I am a couples and a sex therapist who enjoys working with folks to understand themselves and their relationships better. My goal is to make you feel seen and understood and to help foster your personal and relational growth. Working with me means discovering your strengths, building your ability to connect deeply, and learning to tap into your empathy, all while adding those skills to your ever-growing emotional toolbox. I believe that it is important to see the therapeutic relationship as collaborative– I am by your side as a teammate while you learn and grow as an individual and in your relationship.

My practice is based on attachment theory and emotionally focused therapy. I gently and carefully challenge, all while being understanding in the process. Authenticity is valued in this space. 

Some of my intersecting identities include:

Mexican and Puerto Rican - born and raised in Chicago - former athlete and current sports enthusiast - cat mom of two - LGBTIA+ ally

specialization

amanda’s areas of focus:

Modern dating - depression-anxiety- high achievers- sexual mismatch - couples and marriage issues - polyamory and ethical non-monogamy - interracial couples - premarital therapy

amanda’s approach:

attachment theory - emotionally focused therapy - psychodynamic - trauma informed

education

The Family Institute at Northwestern University

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

Lifeworks Psychotherapy Center

The Green House Clinical Fellowship 

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

member

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists

Member

contact

amanda@balancepsychotherapy.com