Faith
Nancy's Christian faith is central to how she approaches compassion, relationships, and care. She offers faith integration when desired and understands the needs of pastors, ministry families, and people healing from spiritual harm.
Nancy Manrique Ulloa
Life can be overwhelming. You don't have to carry it alone.
I help individuals, couples, and families find relief from anxiety and depression, improve their relationships, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and confidence. My approach is compassionate, direct, and grounded in evidence-based practices while respecting each client's personal values and beliefs.
I enjoy working with children and teenagers and have a strong passion for supporting pastors' kids (PKs), women, and families. I help clients navigate parenting challenges, emotional stress, and the relational difficulties that come with different stages of life.
With over 15 years of experience in education as a K–8 teacher, high school tutor, and adult Spanish instructor in private, public, and charter school settings, I bring a unique understanding of the challenges faced by students, parents, educators, and school staff.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood, gain insight, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
About me
Family
Her experience as a wife, mother, educator, and family therapist gives her a grounded systems perspective on children, teens, couples, parents, and multigenerational families.
Speaking
Nancy offers psychoeducational workshops for churches, schools, small groups, and large audiences. She speaks in English and Spanish on parenting, education, relationships, women's wellness, ministry stress, and family health.
Credentials
Qualifications
- Associate Marriage & Family TherapistAMFT #158815
- Clinical supervisorJeenie Gordon, LMFT #21436
- California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- Prepare/Enrich for Premarital CouplesCertified
- ENLACES Bilingual SpanishCertified
- De-escalation of Suicidal Thoughts and BehaviorCertified
- Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)Certified
Education
- MS, Counseling Psychology; Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis; Spanish Language CertifiedMount Saint Mary's University
- BA, American Studies; Sociology emphasis; Comparative Religions minorCalifornia State University, Fullerton
- Master of Ministry (in progress)Harvest Bible University
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Christian counseling
- Family systems therapy
- Play therapy
- Strengths-based therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-informed care
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