MEET AMANDA

A warm, collaborative approach to healing.

Amanda Chinchilla, MS, LMFT, CSAT · Over 18 years of experience helping individuals and couples.

I believe that meaningful healing begins with feeling safe, understood, and connected.

With over 18 years of experience, I help individuals and couples navigate complex trauma, betrayal, addiction, and challenging relationship dynamics. My work is rooted in the belief that healing involves more than managing symptoms—it means understanding the patterns that keep us stuck, reconnecting with our needs, and creating lasting change.

My approach

I specialize in working with individuals and couples impacted by sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, parental enmeshment, and attachment wounds. My therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and collaborative. The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important parts of successful therapy.

I draw from complex trauma therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, shame resilience, and positive psychology. This allows me to tailor our work to your individual needs.

Education & professional credentials

Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis — California State University, Long Beach, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Psychology — UCLA, 2002
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) — IITAP
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — #52752
Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — #003121
Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Location & availability

In-person therapy in Fountain Valley, California. Telehealth for clients in California and Colorado.

Insurance & payment

I am an out-of-network provider and can assist with insurance billing as a courtesy. Depending on your plan, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement. We can review your out-of-network benefits before beginning treatment. HSA funds may be used for eligible therapy expenses.