Dr. Amy Hatcher, LMFT
Veteran firefighter and licensed family therapist
- Trauma and family care
- First responder experience
- Holistic integrative approach
About Dr. Amy Hatcher
Dr. Amy Hatcher brings together a unique combination of life experience and clinical training to support individuals, couples, and families. A military veteran and retired career firefighter/EMT, she holds licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is a PsyD graduate - a Doctor of Psychology - reflecting advanced training in assessment and therapeutic care. Her background informs a practical, grounded approach that honors each person’s whole experience.
Her therapeutic style is integrative and holistic, attending to physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of well-being. Over her career she has practiced in a wide range of settings, including active duty and veteran counseling, first responder support services, community mental health centers serving individuals, couples, families, and children, residential recovery programs, and psychiatric emergency response teams (PERT). Those experiences contribute to a flexible skill set for addressing relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.
Dr. Hatcher emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are, clarifying where they want to go, and collaborating on practical steps to move forward. She approaches each case with training, experience, and a clear intent to provide the clinical support clients need. For immediate assistance she includes crisis resources: 1-800-273-8255 and Crisis Text Line - text TALK to 741-741.
Her therapeutic style is integrative and holistic, attending to physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of well-being. Over her career she has practiced in a wide range of settings, including active duty and veteran counseling, first responder support services, community mental health centers serving individuals, couples, families, and children, residential recovery programs, and psychiatric emergency response teams (PERT). Those experiences contribute to a flexible skill set for addressing relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.
Dr. Hatcher emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are, clarifying where they want to go, and collaborating on practical steps to move forward. She approaches each case with training, experience, and a clear intent to provide the clinical support clients need. For immediate assistance she includes crisis resources: 1-800-273-8255 and Crisis Text Line - text TALK to 741-741.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Traumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Amy Hatcher have?
Dr. Amy Hatcher has 12 years of experience.
Is Dr. Amy Hatcher a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 97644.
In which languages does Dr. Amy Hatcher provide therapy?
Dr. Amy Hatcher provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Amy Hatcher located?
Dr. Amy Hatcher is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Amy Hatcher as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Amy Hatcher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Amy Hatcher work with international clients?
Dr. Amy Hatcher does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Amy Hatcher cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Amy Hatcher
Dr. Amy Hatcher integrates evidence-informed approaches to address relationships, trauma, and life stressors. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds and close relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - it is useful for attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, abandonment, and family conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used for trauma and abuse-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Hatcher works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods best fit the situation, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer flexibility to connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy or unpredictable schedules. For many people, remote work reduces travel time and increases continuity of care, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide structured, goal-oriented support.