The Renewed Founders
After several years of owning and growing their individual practices and working alongside each other as business partners and friends , Jeannette & Amanda decided to merge their practices into one. With aligned vision and purpose set on their hearts by God, Renewed Integrative Counseling was born!
"This is more than just a practice or business… this is a calling for a specific time to meet specific needs. God has called us to step in and to serve the ever increasing mental health needs of our community. At our practice, our compassion team is dedicated to helping individuals & families journey through a process of healing and growth. We are humbled and honored to serve in this capacity."
-Jeannette & Amanda
Jeannette Alcantara
Owner & Clinical Director.
Jeannette's love of helping others has led to over 15 years of service in the field of mental health and education. She has a heart for those struggling to belong and believes that in order to live a life of joy and contentment, one must heal from their past wounds, learn to effectively cope with hardships, build healthy relationships, and find their purpose in life.
Jeannette specializes in working with adults and teens struggling with symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, hopelessness, suicidal ideation, anger, trauma, social issues, relationship conflicts, risky behaviors, religious trauma, academic burdens, or career transitions. She uses therapeutic modalities such as Christian Clinical Counseling, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Exercises, Social Skills Building, and Emotional Regulation. Jeannette extensively uses psychoeducation and neuroeducation to educate her clients about mental health so that they can better understand why they are struggling. Her expertise extends to coaching individuals in the areas of life's purpose, parenting, marriage, career exploration, post-secondary education, and business.
Amanda Levy
Owner & Clinical Director.
Amanda's passion for helping people is what brought her to this field with a main focus on helping individuals and couples restore and enrich their relationships. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including community mental health, hospital, school-based counseling, and private practice. She treats mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as behavioral and social difficulties. She works with clients who are going through life transitions, struggling to manage life stressors, and those who are on the journey of self-discovery. Her main therapeutic modality is CBT for targeting effective mental health wellness.
In marriage counseling, she incorporates research-based techniques from the Gottman Institute. She specializes in helping couples effectively manage conflict, increase respect, become better friends, increase affection and closeness, achieve greater understanding, and create ways to support one another in the future. By providing couples with effective tools, they are able to build a stronger foundation and become more connected.