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

  • Dr. Amanda Sharp Cogorno, PhD.

    Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Owner

  • Kara Gaines, MSW, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Dr. Zayna Achmar, Psy.D., PLP

    Provisionally Licensed Psychologist,

    Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist

  • Juliana Guadamuz, M.A., LPC

    Juliana Guadamuz, M.A., LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Bonnie Valles, MSW, LMSW, LCDC, Pre-Doctoral Fellow

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist

  • Diandra Palacio, M.S., LPC, MT-BC, LCDC

    Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Music Therapist

  • Bianca Trujilio, M.S., LMFTA, Pre Doctoral Fellow

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Supervised by Dr. Claire Louka, LMFT-S

  • Janelle Whitener, M.A., LMFT, LCDC-I

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency-I

  • Laura Robinson, MSW, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Karen Yanez, LPC, Pre Doctoral Fellow

    Licensed Professional Counselor, Pre Doctoral Fellow

  • Ryan Ybarra, M.A., LPC - Associate

    Supervised by Geetanjally Yadav, LPC-S, NCC

  • Ana Ezeta, M.S., LMFT-A

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Supervised by Dr Claire Louka, LMFT-S

  • Jaime L. Furlongue, M.A., LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Adriana Robles, M.S., LPC-Associate

    Supervised by Angela Hesselbrock LPC-S

  • JoAnna McBride-Fleming, M.S., PreDoctoral Fellow

    Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist

  • Makenna Hanssen, M.S., Psychometrist

    Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist

  • Kat Reid, B.A., Psychometrist

    Kat Reid, B.A., Psychometrist

    Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist

  • Melody Ramos, Doctoral Student

    Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist

  • Sasha Pinson-Hamilton, LPC, Doctoral Student

    Sasha Pinson-Hamilton, LPC, Doctoral Student

    Supervised by Dr. Amanda Sharp, Licensed Psychologist

  • Aaron Rodriguez, LMFT-A

    Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor Associate, Supervised by Jessica Simmons, Ph.D., LMFT-S

  • 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