Christian Amalu

Resident in Psychology

About Christian Amalu

In therapy, I focus on you—your goals, your story, and the direction you want to move in. I see the healing process as a journey, and it’s a privilege to walk alongside you as we clarify where you are, where you’d like to be, and what steps can help you flourish. I believe each person is a unique and irreplaceable being, deserving of personalized, holistic care. My role is to help you explore your strengths, understand your struggles, and grow toward the best version of yourself.

I enjoy working with college students and emerging adults, service members and veterans, and individuals seeking to integrate their faith into the therapy process. My clinical interests include trauma and complex trauma, men’s issues and masculinity, relational and attachment concerns, OCD/scrupulosity, anxiety, group therapy, and marital therapy. I am an IFS-Informed Therapist and work from a trauma-informed perspective, helping to build a sense of safety and trust throughout the process.

I hold a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Divine Mercy University, where I also earned a master’s degree in psychology. My undergraduate degree is in physiology from California State University, East Bay. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Baylor University Counseling Center in Waco, Texas, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

My clinical training has included work in a range of settings—private practice, community mental health, inpatient addiction rehabilitation, military academies, and university counseling centers. These experiences have deepened my commitment to an Integrationist approach to therapy. I draw primarily from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Process, and Psychodynamic/Attachment theories, while incorporating other interventions as needed to support each client’s unique journey.

I am available virtually and in person and offer flexible hours, including mornings, afternoons and evenings.