Work with Amaranta Penate-Marty (MS, LPC) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

Hi! I am a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist that sees this profession more as a calling than a job. I love helping people understand that they can have healthier and happier lives if they invest a little bit of time in understanding their way of thinking and how this impact their emotions and behaviors.

I have extensive training in trauma, depression, anxiety and other mood and personality diagnosis as well as grief and substance abuse. Being able to reach both cultures: North American and Hispanic, has also opened my understanding of other relationship problems in couples and families when language and culture are barriers in their interactions.

I see every person as individual and I adapt my training to their individual needs. Counseling is not for the sick, but for the ones that believe in change. What you will receive in therapy is unconditional acceptance since that is the main point of my life's philosophy.

I look forward to start helping you! Should we start?

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes

Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Attachment Issues , Blended Family Issues , Body Image , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Dependent Personality , Divorce and Separation , Domestic Violence , Emptiness , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Fatherhood Issues , Forgiveness , Gender Dysphoria , Guilt and Shame , Immigration Issues , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Midlife Crisis , Military and Veterans Issues , Money and Financial Issues , Mood Disorders , Multicultural Concerns , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic Stress , Pregnancy and Childbirth , Prejudice and Discrimination , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Love , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 9

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

LPC #73435 (Expires: 2023-09-30)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amaranta Penate-Marty. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by A.M. on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Amaranta for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties

I've been working with Marty for awhile and she is great! She always has very practical advice and a great memory for details so we can pick up where we left off the week before easily. Highly recommend her to anyone needing strategies for depression or anxiety.

Written by F.L. on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Amaranta for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and self esteem

She give me the keys to take my life back in my hands!

Written by F.E. on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

An excellent, warm and highly intelligent therapist who's been a great help in working to manage anxiety, destructive patterns and communication issues.

Written by N.E. on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

It was really good, in a short time she helped me with one of my biggest insecurities. She's very friendly and understanding.

Written by C.L. on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Amazing person, mentor and therapist. She's helped me so much! Highly, highly recommend!

Written by N.I. on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Marty is fantastic. I feel so seen and validated with her. I trust her expertise & knowledge in all the areas she speaks with me about. She links things to really relevant parts of my life & is helping me to understand myself better and better as the weeks go on. Thank you. This therapy is invaluable to me.

Written by C.H. on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

I have just recently started therapy with Marty, but she completely banished any fears I had over starting. I immediately felt relaxed and as though I could discuss the things I'm struggling with. It's so relieving to have someone validate your thoughts and experiences without judgment, and I would definitely recommend Marty to anyone I know considering therapy. I only wish I had signed up sooner :)

Written by H.E. on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 10 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue

Just the best! So very grateful for Marty's ongoing support, expertise, experience, counseling, knowledge, and life saving advice. I have grown so much, and am so happy that I found her and that I have her in my life. This has been life changing for me.

Written by J.E. on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression

Marty is very accommodating and helpful. She's made me feel very at ease during our sessions and is able to meet you where you're at. She has a refreshingly positive outlook on the objective of therapy and focuses on helping you help yourself.

Written by A.L. on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

My experience has been amazing with Amaranta, she’s gotten me the best results in therapy I’ve ever experienced!!!

Written by V.E. on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and self esteem

She is a very friendly therapist, who is very respectful of ones identity. She is always smiling, and I really like that, it makes me feel more comfortable talking to her

Written by B.R. on Feb 16, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

She has guided me through some incredibly dark moments in my life, I am incredibly grateful I have found her.

Written by J.O. on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

I am really enjoying my work so far with Marty. She is very kind, and empathic. I look forward to seeing where this journey leads.

Written by P.A. on Jan 19, 2021 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders

Thanks for helping me I would highly recommend you

Written by S.T. on Aug 20, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Amaranta was my first and the only therapist I have ever seen in my 50+ years of life. She helped me in so many ways. I spent so many years thinking that I was set as the person who I became that I thought therapy wouldn't be able to overcome the personal blocks and obstacles that I put in my mind for myself but hearing her explanations and advice proved to me that I had the power to change. She empowered me to see my personal situations differently and my life is better because of it. She allowed me to peer into my past and see it in context without feeling despair. I can't express how relieved I am to be looking forward to the future rather than dreading tomorrow. She has my eternal gratitude.

Written by A.L. on Aug 20, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 3 months on issues concerning compassion fatigue

I am so grateful for Marty and her support. She is a wonderful therapist and I feel very safe and open working with her.

Written by E.V. on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Marty has been a breath of fresh air for me. I’ve seen a whole lot of positive changes in my life since I’ve started talking to her.

Written by V.Y. on Aug 08, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Marty is such a beautiful person to talk to! She always listens and gives me the answers I need! She’s not only a therapist but also a friend ❤️

Written by M.A. on Aug 06, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

After being in and out of therapy my entire life, I am finally making progress in learning how to manage my depression. She recommends books that I read in between sessions that are helpful and keep me on track. I journal and she responds.
She's supportive, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She is the best ever.

Written by N.I. on Jun 18, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

She was absolutely amazing. When I thought my problems stemmed from one thing she realized immediately it was from another and jumped in quickly to start helping me with them. I honestly do not know what I would have done without her this past month and regret to say that I have to give up this experience with her due to financial reasons. I hope that when my situation changes, I will be able to get back on this app and use her again because it breaks my heart having to lose her. I would highly recommend this woman to anybody and everybody who's going through anything, because she is non-judgmental, and listens and understands everything you will have to say. By far the best counselor I've ever had in my life.

Written by C.H. on Jun 07, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

It took two sessions for me to completely trust her, and I don't trust anyone. She makes me feel safe, seen, and heard. She is kind and not judgemental. I feel comfortable telling her about my life because I know she genuinely wants to help me live better.

Written by A.M. on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with Amaranta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Amaranta has given me the confidence to speak about my troubles and I am so thankful for that.

Work with me!