Amy Pernick, Associate MFT, Associate PCC, Supervised by Leslie Foge LMFT23841

Are you seeking support through a challenging transition or life stage? Are you bumping into the same energy-depleting relational and behavioral patterns that are no longer serving you? Is a family member struggling with emotional overload, self esteem, or child/parent connection? Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming and even scary, but it doesn't mean you are not ready. It’s okay to take that first step with hesitation. What matters is your choice to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Growth often begins where comfort ends, and you don’t have to do it alone. I am a warm and empathetic counselor, and I prioritize the specific needs of each of my clients as they navigate unique circumstances in their lives. You will find yourself in a non-judgmental environment, where you are respected and are accepted for being yourself. Therapy can be brief, taking only a few sessions, or of longer duration for deeper work. It all depends on you and your particular needs and goals. If you are unsure of what that looks like, we can work together to identify your needs and to clarify the direction that feels best for you. My journey to becoming a counselor has been informed by many experiences along my life path. I enjoyed a career as an Architectural Lighting Designer in sole proprietorship for many years which fueled a love of creative collaboration. My family has been one of my greatest teachers, and as I navigated challenges both big and small, painful and pleasant, I stockpiled my learning. As a parent, my support of my daughter’s journey with neurodiversity was a compelling inspiration to my becoming a therapist. And, drawing from a lifetime of curiosity about people and all their quirks and quarks, I returned to school to pursue a dream of helping others more personally. Since receiving an MA in Counseling from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, I have worked as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist for several years, specializing in the treatment of adolescents and their families. There are many reasons why people seek therapy, and whatever is yours, I am ready to meet you where you are. I welcome clients of all ages -- individuals, couples, and families -- working from a trauma-informed multicultural lens. I am ready to support a variety of counseling concerns and I draw from various therapeutic modalities to tailor the best approach for each client. I offer a free 15-minute initial phone consultation. I believe deeply in the transformative power of therapy and look forward to supporting you.