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Nancy Manrique Ulloa,  Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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Office in LA, Video or by Phone

Life can be overwhelming. Let me walk beside you—you don’t have to carry your burdens alone.

 

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

 – Galatians 6:2

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I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, direct, and grounded in both clinical tools and a Christ-centered perspective.

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I enjoy working with children and teenagers and have a strong passion for supporting pastors’ kids (PKs) and women. I support clients navigating women’s issues, parenting, and child rearing, as well as the emotional and relational challenges that come with different life stages.

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My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be honest, find clarity, and begin to move forward with confidence and hope.

Top focuses:

  • Pastors’ Kids (PKs) & Ministry Families

  • Teenage Transitions & Adolescent Support

  • Women’s Issues, Parenting & Child Rearing

  • Marital & Couples Counseling

  • Pre-Marital Counseling

  • Depression & Anxiety (Children & Adults)

  • Grief, Loss, & Death of a Loved One

  • Postpartum Depression

Other focuses:

  • Marital Separation & Post-Divorce Support

  • Mixed/Blended Families

  • Chronic Pain & Illness

  • Spiritual Abuse Recovery

  • Domestic Violence Counseling

  • Pastoral & Church Leadership Burnout /Stress

Faith

My faith in Jesus Christ is central to who I am and how I approach therapy. I believe that true healing involves emotional, relational, and spiritual growth, grounded in biblical truth. I strive to create a space where clients can be honest about their struggles while experiencing Christ’s grace, truth, and hope.

Family

Family is very important to me, and it deeply shapes how I understand relationships, parenting, and the challenges that come with balancing multiple roles.

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As a wife and a mother of a teenager and two elementary-aged children, I understand both the joys and the emotional weight that can come with raising a family, managing responsibilities, and nurturing a marriage. I also recognize the intricate dynamics within families, including the influence of faith, culture, and generational roles.

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These experiences allow me to connect with clients in a genuine and compassionate way as they navigate their own family dynamics, relationships, and life transitions.

Speaking

I am available to speak to both small groups and large audiences such as conferences and I offer workshops that provide psychoeducation merged with biblical truth. I am passionate about equipping churches, schools, and groups with practical tools and insight to support growth.​

Qualifications

  • Associate Marriage & Family Therapist: AMFT #158815
    (Supervised by Jeenie Gordon, LMFT #21436)

  • Member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)

  • Certified in Prepare & Enrich for Pre-Marital Couples

  • ENLACES Bilingual Spanish Certified

  • Certified in De-escalation of Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior

  • Certified in Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)

Education

  • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
    Mount Saint Mary’s University
    Spanish Language Certified

  • Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, emphasis in Sociology, minor in Comparative Religions
    California State University, Fullerton

  • Master of Ministry (In Progress)
    Harvest Bible University

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Faith-Based / Christ-Centered Counseling, Family Systems, Play Therapy (for children), Strength-Based Approach, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and a Trauma-Informed Approach

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