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Dr. Amy Hatcher, LMFT

Veteran LMFT focused on trauma and families
  • Trauma informed care
  • First responder support
  • Couples and family therapy

About Dr. Amy Hatcher

Dr. Amy Hatcher is a military veteran and a retired career firefighter/EMT with 12 years of clinical experience. She holds an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist - and is a PsyD graduate, with PsyD standing for Doctor of Psychology, combining formal education, hands-on training, and practical experience to support a wide range of clients.

Her clinical work spans active duty, veteran, and first responder counseling services, community mental health treatment centers serving individuals, couples, families, and children, residential recovery programs, and work on a psychiatric emergency response team (PERT). This background informs an integrative, whole-person approach that attends to physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of healing.

She uses an integrative toolkit, drawing on attachment-based therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, psychodynamic approaches, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused interventions to tailor care to each person and situation. Emphasis is placed on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are, clarifying goals, and collaborating on practical steps toward those goals.

For immediate crisis assistance, call 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) or text TALK to 741-741.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

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 holds the credential LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist. License details are CA LMFT 97644.

In which languages does Dr. Amy Hatcher provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Amy Hatcher located?

She 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions - online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.

One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the format that best fits their life - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain consistent therapeutic work. Therapists are trained to adapt their methods to remote formats, and if a different fit is desired it is possible to switch to another licensed professional at any time.

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