{"id":2262,"date":"2024-05-07T10:11:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T16:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2025-06-06T10:17:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T16:17:40","slug":"amygomez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/es\/2024\/05\/amygomez\/","title":{"rendered":"I can assist in reducing mental health stigma and advocating for seeking help when necessary."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2621 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39-384x384.png 384w, https:\/\/www.riverbridgerc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Social-Media-Posting-39.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Every day, I am reminded of the incredible resilience of the human spirit through my work as a mental health therapist. From a young age, I knew that I wanted to help others. The opportunity to support individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of trauma and healing is both humbling and inspiring. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the stigma surrounding mental illness and the devastating effects it can have on individuals and families. This fueled my passion for destigmatizing mental health and promoting the importance of seeking help when needed. Everyone deserves to know that they are not alone and that there is support available to help them through even the darkest of times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I strive to empower my clients to reclaim their power and rewrite their stories. I believe that healing is not about erasing the past but rather about finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and compassionate support, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe space where they can explore their emotions, challenge negative beliefs, and cultivate a sense of hope for the future. I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to walk alongside my clients as they embark on their own paths to healing. To anyone who may be struggling, I want you to know that you are not alone. There is hope, there is help, and there is healing available to you.<\/p>\n<p>Amy Gomez, MSW<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:amy@riverbridgerc.org\">amy@riverbridgerc.org<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every day, I am reminded of the incredible resilience of the human spirit through my work as a mental health therapist. 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