Associate marriage and family therapist #154157

stephanie hurtado, amft

Specializes in EMDR, trauma, anxiety, life changes, relationship issues, parenting, women’s issues, part work, somatic processing, and narrative therapy.

Approach

I’m so happy you’re here. I believe the quality of our relationships deeply shapes the quality of our lives — and that our relationship with ourselves is at the center of it all. For many of us, especially as women, it can feel like we have to be everything to everyone. In the process, we can lose touch with our own identity, our needs, and our voice. Therapy offers a space to begin coming home to yourself again.

My approach is grounded in parts work (IFS-informed), narrative therapy, psychodynamic understanding, and somatic, trauma-informed practices. I see healing as both a psychological and embodied process — because while we can often understand what happened, that doesn’t always mean we feel better. You might know the reasons behind your patterns, or even be able to name the experiences that shaped you — but the emotional weight can still linger in the body. Through gentle somatic work, we begin to notice what your body has been holding, reconnect with those deeper layers of experience, and rebuild a sense of safety and mind-body connection from within.

This isn’t just about calming your nervous system. True regulation isn’t about never getting upset — it’s about expanding your capacity to navigate life’s challenges and return to your grounded, centered self. Together, we’ll focus on building that inner resilience so you can ride the waves of life with greater ease and compassion for yourself along the way.

Whether you’re exploring your identity, navigating relationship patterns, or wanting to reconnect with your authentic self, I’d be honored to walk beside you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Stephanie is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) completing her post-graduate clinical hours toward independent licensure. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a strong clinical foundation to her work, and is under the supervision of Dr. Kelly Vincent, Psy.D. PSY30672.

Education