Choosing a therapist that is a good fit for you is a very important choice, and, if you are like me, you’d like to get to know the person you are choosing a little more! Originally from Walton, West Virginia, and having grown up in Orlando, FL, I did my undergraduate work at the University of Central Florida. After graduating with a BA in English Literature, I immediately moved to Boston and began a successful career in the magazine publishing industry. A few years after college graduation I was blessed to become a published author with my work appearing in books such as “Life Savors”, “Cup of Comfort Devotional for Mothers and Daughters”, “All My Bad Habits I Learned from Grandpa”, and “His Forever, Real People Coming to Jesus”. Later, I would obtain my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy graduating Cum Laude from California Southern University.I am the extremely proud wife of a former Soldier. I have been with the love of my life for going on 32 years. We are blessed with two adult children and our grandchild! Together, my husband and I are actively involved in our church and with helping veterans. When not working you will find us hiking, riding in our Jeep, at the beach, or spending quality time with our dog, an Akita named Stevie Nicks. ​

Amanda is a dedicated therapist at Hills of Mercy Counseling. She earned her degree in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside, before pursuing her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Massachusetts Global. During her graduate studies, she gained valuable hands-on experience working with children and adolescents in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Amanda now works with individuals, couples, children, and teens, using evidence-based approaches to support emotional well-being, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, social-emotional learning, and assessments. Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs in a safe and supportive space. Together, we will identify your goals and explore effective strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence. Taking the first step toward change can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. Amanda invites you to begin your journey toward healing and growth. ​

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked for over a decade assisting adults navigate and heal from challenging life events. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centered on your unique needs, developing a therapeutic relationship where we can work together to address issues such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, grief, and painful relationships.

Emma Rubin is a Board-Certified Neurofeedback Clinician specializing in qEEG-guided brain training for peak cognitive performance and emotional resilience. With over a decade of clinical experience, she integrates applied neuroscience and psychophysiology to deliver brain-based care that produces measurable, lasting change at the neurological level. Emma provides clinician-designed remote neurofeedback programs guided by advanced qEEG brain mapping — serving athletes, executives, students, and individuals seeking peak performance or ADHD support. Services do not constitute psychotherapy, diagnosis, or treatment of mental health disorders.