Licensed Psychologist
Summary:Â Dr. Ana Bahamonde is a licensed clinical psychologist with deep experience providing therapy to adults of all ages. Her clinical background spans hospital settings, private practice, and community mental health, where she has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and life transitions. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Bahamonde brings warmth, and clinical precision to her work.
Dr. Bahamonde’s therapeutic approach can be best described as integrative, relational, and person-centered. She meets each client with openness and curiosity, drawing from both evidence-based techniques and creative modalities to match individual needs. Dr. Bahamonde values the therapeutic relationship as a space for healing, insight, and growth.
Working with Dr. Bahamonde, clients should expect a nonjudgmental, supportive environment where they can explore their emotions, histories, and patterns at their own pace. Therapy with her often includes both thoughtful dialogue and actionable steps—balancing emotional insight with meaningful change.
She believes that the key to a good therapist/client relationship is building trust, safety, and mutual respect. Dr. Bahamonde creates a collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to take emotional risks that support healing and transformation.
Ana utilizes therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed care, expressive therapies (including art and sand tray therapy), and mindfulness-based interventions.
Academic Credentials / Details:
PsyD in Clinical Psychology – California Southern University
M.S.Ed. in Bilingual School Counseling – CUNY Lehman College
M.A. in Education – University of Toronto
B.Ed. in Education – University of Toronto
Ana works with adults of all ages.
