Our Team

Meet Our Team

At Balance Counseling, we are invested in your healing. Our team of licensed professional counselors and interns stay current on the most effective trauma-informed and attachment-based methods so that we can help you get to the root of your struggles. We treat children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of challenges to their mental health. 

In order to be paired with one of our clinicians, you can contact our office to discuss your needs and availability. From there, you will be paired with one of our therapists, who will schedule an intake as quickly as possible to better understand your (or your child’s) goals for therapy.

Because we aim to meet clients where they are, we take a highly individualized, holistic approach to counseling. Once the first session has established presenting issues and goals, we will use a variety of evidence-based, trauma-informed methods—including play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—to customize our sessions. However, we believe that the most important part of the therapeutic process is the client-therapist relationship itself, as true healing cannot be done until you feel safe and seen by your clinician. 

 
 

Amy Garman,

Practice Owner,

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S),

Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S)

 
 

Michelle Alvarado MS,

Certified Trauma Professional (CPT),

Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method (TCYM),

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)

 
 

Esperanza (Hopey) Rodriguez,

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

 
 

Savannah Ince,

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)

 
 

Alexandra (Alex) Garcia,

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCA) Associate

 
 

Andrea Sanchez,

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)

 
 

Kevin Fisher,

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)

 
 

Celeste Galindo,

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)

 
 

Ashley Chadwick,

Office Manager

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each session lasts for 50 minutes. If you feel you need more time, back-to-back sessions are an option.

  • As of now, we have morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available throughout the week and weekend. Each clinician creates their own schedule, so availability will change depending on which therapist you work with.

  • We charge on a sliding scale. Though we don’t accept insurance, we can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

  • We take debit, credit, and cash.

  • All client information is stored in a secure portal where I can access any credit or debit cards that are saved in the system.

  • We require a 24-hour notice if you plan to cancel. Our system will send you appointment reminders each week so you can confirm or reschedule your appointment.