Sahili Amador

Hello and welcome! My name is Sahili, and I am a bilingual (Español/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with over 13 years of experience providing trauma-informed therapy to People of Color and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I provide individual therapy to older adolescents, adults, and older adults through telehealth, offering a warm, supportive, and collaborative space for growth and healing.

I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD, depression and anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship and marital concerns, boundary-setting challenges, first-generation stress, and oldest-child dynamics. I draw from evidence-based approaches while also incorporating inner child work to help clients understand how early experiences, family roles, and unmet emotional needs continue to influence their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

I especially enjoy working with first-generation individuals, children of immigrants, and those who have spent much of their lives balancing family expectations, cultural values, and their own personal goals. Through inner child work and trauma-informed therapy, I help clients better understand the impact of early experiences, heal longstanding emotional wounds, and build lives that feel more aligned with who they truly are. I also enjoy supporting high school and college students as they navigate identity development, academic pressures, and major life transitions.

Seeking support takes courage, and beginning therapy can feel both exciting and vulnerable. Whether you are working through past trauma, navigating a difficult life transition, strengthening your relationships, or simply looking to better understand yourself, I am here to walk alongside you. My goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful and lasting change.

I bring both clinical expertise and a deep commitment to supporting you on your healing journey. My training and experience allow me to provide compassionate, effective care grounded in evidence-based practices while honoring your unique experiences and strengths. I take a person-centered and relational approach, placing great value on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful growth. Through authenticity, transparency, respect, compassion, and cultural humility, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to explore their experiences without judgment. Together, we will identify patterns that may no longer be serving you, process difficult emotions, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical tools and healthier coping strategies to help you navigate life's challenges.

Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and understood from the very first session. We’ll spend time getting to know what brings you to therapy, exploring your life experiences, current challenges, and the goals you hope to achieve. There is no pressure to share everything at once, we move at a pace that feels right for you.