Therapist in Alamo Heights, Texas Amanda Almendarez, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Amanda Almendarez, LPC
Specializes In:
Amanda Almendarez provides compassionate and personalized mental health care to patients across Texas, helping them build the tools and confidence needed to move forward in life. She works with teens, adults, and seniors through individual therapy, offering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns, learn healthier coping skills, and discover new ways of approaching challenges. With expertise in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, Amanda focuses on helping clients create meaningful change and improve overall emotional well-being. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, or struggles with borderline personality disorder. Amanda understands how deeply these experiences can impact daily life and relationships, and she provides guidance rooted in empathy and evidence-based treatment to foster healing and resilience. Her dedication lies in walking alongside clients as they process past pain and work toward building a more stable and hopeful future. Amanda serves a diverse range of clients, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military service members and veterans, and women navigating complex life transitions. She draws on therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness techniques to help individuals identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and improve emotional regulation. In addition to these areas of focus, she offers support for ADHD, bipolar disorder, postpartum challenges, and grief, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of her clients. Outside of her clinical work, Amanda enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and daughter, and caring for their two dogs. These personal passions reflect her values of connection and balance, which also shape her therapeutic approach.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Aging
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-injury or cutting
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Texas - San Antonio
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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Amanda Almendarez. You can also call 210-858-9078 to have someone assist you.
Amanda Almendarez generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 210-858-9078 to find out Amanda Almendarez's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Amanda Almendarez:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 210-858-9078 to see how we can help.
Amanda Almendarez is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Amanda Almendarez works at:
Yes, Amanda Almendarez does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Amanda Almendarez is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.