Psychotherapist

Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP)

I’m Amanda Gonzalez, a Psychotherapist and Documentation Lead at Love Light Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC. I’m committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through compassionate, culturally attuned therapy that supports both healing and growth. In my dual role, I provide psychotherapy to clients while also guiding fellow clinicians in maintaining high-quality, ethical documentation and care.

My work is grounded in holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care, with a focus on supporting clients managing anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges.

I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals from BIPOC communities and creating therapy that honors each client’s lived experience and personal story.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from evidence-based modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, Narrative Therapy to support clients in reframing their stories, and Mindfulness-Based Practices to strengthen emotional awareness and regulation. My style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, fostering a safe environment for clients to explore, heal, and thrive.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and have completed all educational requirements to practice as a Mental Health Counselor. I am currently working toward full licensure under the supervision of Sherene Henry, LMHC-D (NY); LPC (NJ). This supervisory relationship ensures that I receive ongoing professional support and guidance, allowing me to provide high-quality, ethical, and client-centered care.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy engaging in reflective writing, creative expression, and quality time with loved ones—all of which help me bring mindfulness and authenticity into my therapeutic practice.

Accepted Insurances:

• Aetna (NY/NJ)

• Cigna Evernorth (NY/NJ)

• MagnaCare (NY)

• Anthem – Empire BCBS (NY)

• Optum – UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Oxford, UBH, Oscar (NY/NJ)