Walaa Hmeida AMFT (She/Her)

Walaa is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and heal from trauma. She understands that trauma, whether stemming from significant life events or quieter experiences such as shame, environmental stress, or systemic oppression, can profoundly impact our sense of self and our relationships with others. Drawing from her multicultural background, Walaa is passionate about offering relevant and trauma-informed care. She creates a safe and inviting space for clients to embrace all aspects of themselves and work toward living authentically.

Using evidence-based approaches such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based techniques, and trauma-informed practices, Walaa customizes her methods to meet the specific needs of her clients. Whether she is helping couples strengthen their bond, assisting families in resolving conflicts, or guiding individuals through personal struggles, she helps her clients reconnect with their true selves, align with their goals, and build meaningful relationships.

Walaa holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Family Studies as well as a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. She believes that healing is a collaborative journey and feels honored to walk alongside her clients as they uncover their strengths, heal from trauma, and cultivate joy in their lives.

Walaa is fluent in Arabic and English.

Supervised by Jessie Ampuero, LMFT, RPT