Meet Our Team
Amanda Gordon, AMFT
Any and All Pronouns: they, he, she, ze, elle, fae...
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, License #162719
Under Supervision of Karena Weil, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #90890
My approach is relational and insight-oriented, grounded in deep respect for each person’s lived experience. I support clients in exploring patterns, processing emotions, and developing a more compassionate relationship with themselves, so they can engage in their lives and relationships with greater clarity, authenticity, and connection.
Trainings and certifications
Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2--Janina Fisher, 2026
MA Marriage and Family Therapy--Touro University, 2026
Comprehensive Internal Family Systems--Frank Anderson, PESI 2025
Emotion-Focused Therapy--Sue Johnson, PESI 2025
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Training–City of Berkeley, 2018, 2019
De-escalation Training–City of Berkeley, 2016, 2018
Restorative Justice training–UC Berkeley Restorative Justice Center, 2015
SEEDS Mediation and Conflict Resolution--40 hour Certification, 2015
Specialties
Modalities: Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts-based therapy
Somatic
Integrating modalities
Populations: LGBTQQIA+
Clients/Groups/Communities I work with: Individuals, Couples/Polycules Families, LGBTQQIA+ Neurodiverse Spectrum Older adults
Challenges & Obstacles I Work With: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Masking, People-pleasing
Life Changes & Opportunities I Work With: Break-ups, divorce and relationship changes, retirement transition, Sexual Orientation & gender identity support, Neurodivergence and unmasking, Chronic pain, Negative pattern breaking, Insight development
Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent decades in the Bay Area, working in roles connected to community resilience, food systems, and education. While that work felt meaningful and impactful, I found my passion and skills were best utilized in the service of supporting individual and relational growth with empathy and curiosity. I am currently an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, working toward licensure. I earned my masters degree from Touro University in early 2026. I completed my first clinical training at Pacific Pride Foundation in Santa Barbara, where I provided affirming care within LGBTQQ+ communities. My experience as a neurospicy, middle-aged, queerish human in an endlessly shocking world brings depth and compassion to others on the journey to know, love, and liberate themselves.
Personal Interests: Science and Spooky Fiction, Rainy Days and Cosiness, Treats