{"id":207,"date":"2019-08-09T17:39:41","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T17:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-226823-922004.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2020-02-17T12:29:21","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T12:29:21","slug":"meet-amy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Amy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<p>I know I have a bunch of <a href=\"#qualifications\">letters behind my name<\/a>, but when I think about what I really do in the world, these words come to mind:<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tGuide\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tEncourager\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tTeacher\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tCoach\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tHelper\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tHealer\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tAdvocate\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tTherapist\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tFor 25 years, I have had a private practice of therapy and coaching.\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>If you are interested in this kind of work, you can read about my clinical work at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholistictherapyandcoaching.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wholistic Therapy and Coaching Center<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I also travel to speak, lead retreats, and teach, which you can <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/speaking-and-teaching\/\">read about here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I have a published book and several blogs which you can <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/my-book-and-my-blogs\/\">read about here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong> Master\u2019s of Education in Counseling (M. Ed.), Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Licenses:<\/strong> Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications &amp; Trainings:<\/strong> Board Certified Coach (BCC), PeopleMap Trainer, Spiritual Director.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"http:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/gift-from-Amy-Heit.jpg\" alt=\"gift from Amy Heit\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"gift from Amy Heit\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"http:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/limm22.jpg\" alt=\"limm22\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"limm22\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"http:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/limm41.jpg\" alt=\"limm41\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"limm41\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"http:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_4034.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4034\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"IMG_4034\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tIn the office\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>I specialize in a few things: I love working with couples of all kinds. I also love working with anyone who feels stuck in life and wants to move forward in joy and abundance. I am not afraid of grief and loss, and I feel comfortable holding space for the suffering and pain of others. I am known for my therapeutic work with clergy and seminarians of all denominations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholistictherapyandcoaching.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More about my work<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tOn the road\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>I especially like to talk about forgiveness, about the moment to moment spiritual journey, about miracles, about relationships, and about peace-making.\u00a0 I love leading retreats for women about whatever women want to talk or learn about.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amysandermontanez.com\/speaking-and-teaching\/\">More about speaking &amp; teaching<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tLet me tell you what else brings joy to my life.\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Certainly my husband and daughter.<\/p>\n<p>My wide circle of fabulous friends. (It\u2019s a competition: mine are the best!)<\/p>\n<p>My faith. My extended family. My home. My church.<\/p>\n<p>Music. Dancing. Poetry. Cooking. Dark chocolate. Good wine. Making hearth for others. My work. Reading. Writing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I am one fortunate woman!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I know I have a bunch of letters behind my name, but when I think about what I really do in the world, these words come to mind: Guide Encourager Teacher Coach Helper Healer Advocate Therapist For 25 years, I have had a private practice of therapy and coaching. 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