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Nancy Manrique Ulloa,  Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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Mi perfil en español

Available by Video

Life can be overwhelming. You don’t have to carry it alone.

I help individuals, couples, and families find relief from anxiety and depression, improve their relationships, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and confidence. My approach is compassionate, direct, and grounded in evidence-based practices while respecting each client’s personal values and beliefs.

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I enjoy working with children and teenagers and have a strong passion for supporting pastors’ kids (PKs), women, and families. I help clients navigate parenting challenges, emotional stress, and the relational difficulties that come with different stages of life.

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With over 15 years of experience in education as a K–8 teacher, high school tutor, and adult Spanish instructor in private, public, and charter school settings, I bring a unique understanding of the challenges faced by students, parents, educators, and school staff.

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My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood, gain insight, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.

Top focuses:

  • Anxiety Relief & Emotional Stability

  • Depression Support & Healing

  • Relationship Repair & Stronger Communication

  • Women Finding Balance Through Stress & Life Transitions

  • Parenting Support & Improved Child Behavior

  • Teen Emotional Support & Confidence Building

  • Educator Stress, Burnout & Classroom Challenges

  • Pre-Marital Counseling & Healthy Relationship Foundations

  • Grief Support & Healing After Loss

  • Postpartum Emotional Support & Adjustment

  • Support for Pastors’ Kids (PKs) & Ministry Families

Other focuses:

  • Marital Separation & Post-Divorce Recovery

  • Mixed/Blended Family Adjustment

  • Coping with Chronic Pain & Illness

  • Recovery from Spiritual Abuse

  • Domestic Violence Support & Safety Planning

  • Pastoral & Church Leadership Burnout Support

Faith

My faith in Jesus Christ is central to who I am and guides my life both personally and professionally. My faith shapes the way I see others, approach relationships, and extend compassion and care to those I work with.

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.

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.

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 and offer workshops that provide psychoeducation. 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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