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Amaranta Penate-Marty, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Amaranta is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Amaranta. View 30 reviews
Great news, Amaranta is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

She is amazing. I have come so far in understanding myself and how to move forward.

Reviewed November 2021

Amaranta (or Marty, but I like Amaranta better) is one of the best counselors I've ever had. She knows her stuff, she's willing to do research on what she doesnt know, and she's also just so fun to work with! She's compassionate and has a lot of experience with her own mental health to bring to the table, so she understands where you're coming from, but also tries really hard to understand if she doesn't have the same experiences. I love the way she pushes me and I love the way she supports me. And I love having homework to work on outside of our sessions, even if I don't always do it. I definitely enjoy her as a therapist.

Reviewed July 2020

More about Amaranta

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

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 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 Veteran and Armed Forces 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Amaranta Penate-Marty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417456773.

  • LPC · Texas · 73435 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Amaranta Penate-Marty

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

30 reviews

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She is amazing. I have come so far in understanding myself and how to move forward.

Reviewed November 2021

Amaranta (or Marty, but I like Amaranta better) is one of the best counselors I've ever had. She knows her stuff, she's willing to do research on what she doesnt know, and she's also just so fun to work with! She's compassionate and has a lot of experience with her own mental health to bring to the table, so she understands where you're coming from, but also tries really hard to understand if she doesn't have the same experiences. I love the way she pushes me and I love the way she supports me. And I love having homework to work on outside of our sessions, even if I don't always do it. I definitely enjoy her as a therapist.

Reviewed July 2020

I've been working with Amaranta for a couple of years now. She is so adaptable in her approaches which allows me to continue to grow and for us to work together to find an approach that truly works. I can't imagine ever having another therapist.

Reviewed November 2023

Marty is amazing! She listens and makes you feel safe when you are talking to her

Reviewed May 2023

The best therapist ever. She understands me and help me to find the tool for growing!

Reviewed April 2023

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.

Reviewed April 2022

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

Reviewed January 2022

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

Reviewed December 2021

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

Reviewed November 2021

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

Reviewed September 2021

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.

Reviewed August 2021

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 :)

Reviewed July 2021

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.

Reviewed July 2021

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.

Reviewed June 2021

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

Reviewed May 2021

Marty is very warm to speak to. I love that she focuses so much in our sessions and allows me the space to work through what I need to. She is offering some really useful insight for me and I’m glad I found her as a counsellor. I feel very lucky.

Reviewed April 2021

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

Reviewed March 2021

Amaranta it's a great counselor

Reviewed March 2021

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

Reviewed February 2021

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.

Reviewed January 2021

Thanks for helping me I would highly recommend you

Reviewed January 2021

Marty is wonderful, caring, has a good memory for details, and always has helpful and functional strategies to share during our sessions.

Reviewed December 2020

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.

Reviewed August 2020

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

Reviewed August 2020

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.

Reviewed August 2020

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 ❤️

Reviewed August 2020

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.

Reviewed August 2020

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.

Reviewed June 2020

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.

Reviewed June 2020

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

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Amaranta Penate-Marty offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Amaranta Penate-Marty works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Amaranta Penate-Marty speak?

Amaranta Penate-Marty speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Amaranta Penate-Marty have?

Amaranta Penate-Marty has 11 years of experience.

Where is Amaranta Penate-Marty licensed to practice?

Amaranta Penate-Marty is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Amaranta Penate-Marty accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Amaranta Penate-Marty accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Amaranta Penate-Marty offer?

Amaranta Penate-Marty offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Amaranta Penate-Marty?

Amaranta Penate-Marty can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Amaranta Penate-Marty?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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