Amparo Medina Perez

About the Therapist

Amparo Medina-Perez, LMSW, supports clients across the lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and older individuals, as well as those navigating significant life transitions. She works with a wide range of mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex diagnoses such as PTSD and personality disorders. She has particular expertise supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Amparo provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care. Her approach integrates psychodynamic, DBT, motivational interviewing, and strength-based frameworks to foster emotional safety, self-awareness, and sustainable change. She emphasizes client autonomy and empowerment, creating a compassionate and connected space that supports long-term growth while tailoring interventions to each individual’s unique journey.

License Type: LMSW

Gender: female

Therapy Setting: In Person, Virtual

Therapy Type: Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art, CBT, DBT, Family, Individual, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Play, Psychodynamic, Sand Tray Therapy, Trauma Competency, Trauma Focused CBT

Specializations: ADHD, Adults, Agnostic/Non-Religious, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism, Bereavement, BIPOC Identified Clinician, Bipolar, Borderline Personality, Breathwork, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), College Mental Health, Death and Dying, Depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Domestic Violence, Early childhood, Elementary school, Family Conflict, Family Systems, First Respondres, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Issues, Geriatrics, Gottman Training, Grief, High Conflict Families, High School Aged, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, LGBTQIA Identified Clinician, LGBTQIA Issues, Mens issues, Middle School, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, OCD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Panic Disorder, Person-Centered, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Relationship/Marital Issues, Sex Abuse, Sexual Dysfunctions, Somatic Experiencing, Stress Management, Transgender Issues, Women's Issues

Location: Scottsdale

Minimum Age: 12 years