Grief counselors and therapists in Colton, CA

You may look like you have it together, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in your own thoughts. You replay conversations, struggle to quiet your mind at night, or carry experiences you rarely talk about. You've learned to keep functioning while bearing the weight of it all. As someone who has been on the other side of the badge and now serves as a licensed clinician, I understand what it means to bring difficult experiences home with you. When accustomed to being strong for everyone else, therapy can be where you finally take care of yourself. Let me help you quiet the spiral and reclaim your life.

As a former law enforcement officer, licensed clinical social worker, and current children’s social worker, I bring both professional training and real-world-experiences to therapy. I understand that asking for help can make it uncomfortable-especially for people who are accustomed to being the one others depend on.

I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing trauma-informed, holistic care for individuals seeking meaningful change.

I view therapy as a bridge — helping you move from the past to your desired future.

Using evidence-based approaches, I help you uncover and release patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that no longer serve you. Instead of changing these patterns through force, we clear away the distortions to reveal the clarity underneath.

My goal is to walk alongside you on this leg of your healing journey, as you align your mind, body, spirit and actions.

I help clients navigate life's challenges and achieve greater fulfillment. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or self-esteem concerns, I'm here to support and empower you on your journey toward positive change.

In our life, it's natural to encounter deep-seated questions, concerns and sometimes struggle. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years and specialize in helping clients navigate a variety of issues. This includes, but is not limited to strategies for managing anxiety, reducing rumination, and coping with feelings of being overwhelmed or depressed.

I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and families, and I truly love supporting young people as they navigate life’s challenges. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, social difficulties, and family conflict, helping them feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward.

My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their concerns, gaining insight, and discovering their strengths. I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to help clients develop healthy coping skills and build confidence in their ability to manage life’s challenges.

I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling heard and understood. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and goals so that we can work together to develop practical tools, navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and create a greater sense of well-being. My hope is to help each client feel more confident, connected, and able to enjoy life.

I’m Amaka Linda Iheaka, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I earned my BSN from Grand Canyon University and my master’s degree from Walden University. With eight years of inpatient mental health experience, I bring compassion and understanding to my work. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns.

I’m an EMDR-certified therapist with additional certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). I know that finding the right therapist is difficult. Especially when trauma and previous pain tells you you are alone, you are judged, and you are always unsafe. Though fear would like you to believe you are better off doing this on your own, you know it’s not true. To heal, we must feel seen and understood, with support and guidance. This is truly my passion and I love connecting with my clients and helping them meet their specific goals.

I have over ten years of working in mental health settings, including in leadership. I am confident and unafraid in walking through pain and unique “problems” with my clients. I have helped many find relief from childhood trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, depressive symptoms, PTSD, relationship problems, and destructive ways of coping such as substance use.

Welcome. If you are here, something probably isn't going well. I am a warm, straightforward. therapist who can support you in finding out what needs to happen to make things better. I use humor, when appropriate, and every once in a while when it isn't, but I'm not afraid to walk into the darkness with you to find the truth of what needs to change.