Meet Our Therapists
Finding the right therapist is an important part of getting started. Our clinicians bring different areas of expertise while sharing Patch Counseling's collaborative, practical, and individualized approach to therapy.
Brittany Benjamin Amante
Pre-Teen + Teen Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #157109
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Middle school and high school bring significant changes in academic expectations, friendships, independence, and identity. For some young people, this is when anxiety, ADHD, social pressure, self-harm, or difficulty managing emotions begins interfering with school, relationships, and everyday life.
Brittany specializes in working with pre-teens and teens who are figuring out who they are while managing the increasing demands of adolescence. She helps young people better understand themselves, develop coping skills, and build confidence in their ability to handle challenges.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist with additional training in EMDR and TBRI, Brittany integrates Clinical Art Therapy with evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches based on each client's needs. Her collaborative style gives young people space to explore difficult experiences without feeling like therapy is another place where an adult expects them to have the right answer.
When appropriate, Brittany also works with parents to improve communication, establish realistic expectations, and support their teen's growing independence.
Allison Patch
Founder + Clinical Director | Teen + Adult Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #95402
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Many of the teens and adults I work with are capable, motivated, and driven. They're used to working hard and finding a way to get things done, but a new stage of life, increasing responsibilities, or a major transition can make the strategies they've always relied on less effective.
I specialize in working with older teens, emerging adults, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and life transitions. My work often focuses on helping clients understand what has changed, recognize their strengths, and develop new strategies that fit the demands of their lives now.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist, and EMDR-trained clinician, I integrate Clinical Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR based on each client's needs. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and direct, with an emphasis on both insight and practical skills.
Not Sure Who's the Right Fit?
You don't need to choose a therapist before reaching out. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to ask questions, learn more about therapy at Patch Counseling, and determine which therapist may be the best fit.