Amalia Luque, MFT Trainee

Are you someone that typically gives more in relationships? Or perhaps you are someone that is hard on themselves when they make a mistake or have difficulty saying no without feeling guilty? For many of us that come from collectivist cultures, it can be especially difficult to balance the feelings and needs of those around us with those of ourselves.

Perhaps you are someone that has been told you are “too sensitive” or you know yourself to feel deeply. If this resonates with you, I welcome you to work with me. 

If you are experiencing something that has completely floored you- a heart-break, the passing of someone you love, or losing someone or something that meant a lot to you, I am here to support you. Life transitions like changing careers, cities, or arriving in a new country can also be difficult. You don’t have to go through it alone.  

Clients that may want to work with me could be experiencing things that not many people may understand or are outside of the realms of our “physical” world, for instance, during altered states of consciousness. Dreamwork is a beautiful tool we could use to explore questions that may arise for you, what is hiding underneath your conscious awareness, and even tapping into what the collective is experiencing. If you need support in integrating such experiences or are interested in dreamwork, I welcome you to work with me. 

If you are someone that has also faced oppression whether at school, work, society at large, or in your personal relationships, and are needing support, I am here. I make space for clients when dealing with forces or people with more systemic power or who have taken advantage in some way. In holding space for these difficult experiences, I bring forth the absolute belief that we all have wisdom and intrinsic internal power that can never be diminished. 

I also invite you to work with me if you are having any difficulties in relationships, with attachment wounds, or with processing something that was difficult for you.   

I work with women of color, immigrants, Latinxs, Chicanxs, BIPOC, adult children of immigrants, adult children of emotionally immature parents, highly sensitive people (HSPs), artists/creatives, women, LGBTQIA+ folks, teenagers, and anyone that feels aligned with my work. 

My approach is collaborative; you and I will work together in whatever you bring into therapy. The main modalities I use are parts work (IFS), dreamwork, and relational therapy- but may use different modalities, depending on what is needed at the moment.  

I hold space for what you bring into therapy and the complexity of life and your feelings- the grief and the joy. Sometimes what we need the most is for someone to listen to us and our experiences, and most importantly, for someone to understand us. In our work together, you will have space to express yourself, and I may also offer some guidance or information that will be supportive for you. I also approach my work with clients with an understanding that life and healing are non-linear- sometimes we make progress and sometimes we don’t- and that’s okay. Much of the work we will do together may also be about deepening your understanding of yourself and your emotions- and that is what progress looks like. I care deeply about the journey we will embark together and I welcome you to get to know me as another human in the room with you. 

To share a little bit more about myself: My name is Amalia and I am a Bilingual (Spanish & English) Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee. I was born in Mexico and raised in a multicultural community in San Diego. I identify as a Mestiza and mixed due to also having Chinese ancestry.

My interests range from taking walks in nature to recharge to finding an outlet in dancing. No matter what I’ve been through or what I go through, I fight for my joy. I always find my way back to music, dancing, and savoring the beauty around me. I owe much of my healing journey to the amazing therapists and healers that have supported me. My hope is to support you on your journey.

Supervised by Erica Wheeler-Dubin, LMFT #144743