Our Clinicians
Our Mission
Our team of therapists aims to provide the best care to each client that we see at Monarch Behavioral Health. We believe that the client’s evaluation and treatment plan should be unique. Our services are individualized and provided by professionals with extensive training and experience. Each clinician has a unique style and set of skills they bring into the room. It is important that you feel safe and connected with your therapist!
Meet the Team
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Dr. Amanda Sharp Cogorno, PhD.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Owner
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Kara Gaines, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Dr. Zayna Achmar, Psy.D., PLP
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist,
Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist
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Juliana Guadamuz, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Bonnie Valles, MSW, LMSW, LCDC, Pre-Doctoral Fellow
Licensed Master Social Worker
Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist
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Diandra Palacio, M.S., LPC, MT-BC, LCDC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Music Therapist
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Bianca Trujilio, M.S., LMFTA, Pre Doctoral Fellow
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Supervised by Dr. Claire Louka, LMFT-S
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Janelle Whitener, M.A., LMFT, LCDC-I
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency-I
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Laura Robinson, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Karen Yanez, LPC, Pre Doctoral Fellow
Licensed Professional Counselor, Pre Doctoral Fellow
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Ryan Ybarra, M.A., LPC - Associate
Supervised by Geetanjally Yadav, LPC-S, NCC
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Ana Ezeta, M.S., LMFT-A
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Supervised by Dr Claire Louka, LMFT-S
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Jaime L. Furlongue, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Adriana Robles, M.S., LPC-Associate
Supervised by Angela Hesselbrock LPC-S
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JoAnna McBride-Fleming, M.S., PreDoctoral Fellow
Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist
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Makenna Hanssen, M.S., Psychometrist
Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist
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Kat Reid, B.A., Psychometrist
Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist
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Melody Ramos, Doctoral Student
Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist
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Sasha Pinson-Hamilton, LPC, Doctoral Student
Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist
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Aaron Rodriguez, LMFT-A
Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor Associate, Supervised by Jessica Simmons, Ph.D., LMFT-S
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Our Support Team
Begin Counseling in San Antonio, TX
Life can be challenging at times, but working with a supportive therapist can help you reclaim your life. Our team would be honored to support you on your mental health journey. To begin counseling in San Antonio, TX, please Contact our therapy office