Amy
Salgado

I strive to be the person that I needed when I was a teenager, full of doubt and insecurities. That's why I became a therapist, to offer to others what I felt I needed at a difficult time in my own life. 

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I am a bisexual, Mexican-American therapist, and the first in my family to graduate from college. Growing up, I was always deeply immersed in music, stories, poetry, and culture. I was born and raised in Southern California and witnessed the adversity my parents faced when working endlessly and tirelessly. I grew up feeling the weight of family and societal expectations, placing others' emotions before my own, and striving to find my place in this world. My life has been centered around navigating my own intersectional identities and healing from generational trauma, which allows me to not just provide empathy but also show solidarity with you.

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What's most important to me is that we create a refuge for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. I employ an affirming, intuitive, authentic, and thoughtful approach to my practice. I utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based cognitive-behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on mindfulness. 

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Whatever your origin, race, culture, sexuality, gender identity, ability, or immigration status, you are safe and welcome here.

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When not working, you'll find me reading fiction, enjoying large amounts of iced coffee, going to concerts, practicing yoga, and spending time with my cats, Finnegan and Chaos.