Meet Amanda Garcia Hess, Sex Therapist and Relationship Therapist

 
 

AMANDA GARCIA HESS, MFT

(SHE/HER)

INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP AND SEX THERAPIST

CLINICAL INTERESTS:

  • CULTURAL AFFIRMING CARE FOR BIPOC CLIENTS

  • LBGTQ+ AFFIRMING CARE

  • INFIDELITY & AFFAIR RECOVERY

  • MISMATCHED SEXUAL DESIRE

  • NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS TO PARENTHOOD

  • PERINATAL/POSTPARTUM & MENOPAUSE SUPPORT

  • SEXUAL TRAUMA

RATES:

  • INITIAL EVALUATION (60 MIN) - $155.00

  • SUBSEQUENT SESSIONS (50 MIN) - $135.00

I’m Amanda Garcia Hess and I am a trauma-informed, BIPOC, sex and relationship therapist working under the direct supervision of Emily Gordon MSW, MEd, LCSW, CST.

I believe our health and wellness is inextricably tied to our sexuality—with ourselves and in relationship. I help individuals and couples who want to strengthen intimacy, navigate through life’s many transitions, and improve sexual satisfaction throughout it all. My work is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I embrace a strengths-based approach guided by empathic curiosity and cultural humility. I strive to meet clients exactly where they are at, while naturally gravitating towards laughter and hope during our sessions.

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Amanda’s Approach to Relationship and Sex Therapy

Amanda is passionate about supporting clients through challenges related to sex and connection; particularly when sexual trauma, infertility, perinatal and postpartum changes, or the transition to parenthood are present. She is committed to supporting women through peri-menopause, not only as a time of physical change, but also as an opportunity for self-reflection, empowerment, and sexual liberation.

Amanda’s approach is collaborative and compassionate, rooted in attachment-based and client-centered principles. She incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, somatic awareness, and mindfulness to support clients in developing deeper self-understanding, building stronger connections, and creating lasting, intentional changes in their lives.

Academic Academic Background + Professional affiliations

Amanda received her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Northwestern University, a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology, and a minor in Psychology from Texas State University. She’s an active member of the following associations:

AMANDA’S Professional Journey

Amanda’s identities as a cishet, mother, partner, wife, Latina, and LGBTQIA+ accomplice have shaped her work with the nuanced experiences and voices that are often overlooked in conversations about sexuality and wellness.

Prior to pursuing work in therapy, she spent 15+ years in fast-paced, business environments. As a career changer, she understands the pressures that high-achieving people face and the ways those demands can affect relationships and sexuality, particularly in male-dominated industries. These insights are layered into her work with clients who are balancing careers, family life, and the pursuit of personal and sexual fulfillment.

 
 
 

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