At AMA Behavioral Therapy, our mission is to provide ethical, evidence-based treatment that restores balance and clarity for people living with OCD and anxiety. Guided by integrity and compassion, we focus exclusively on these conditions — ensuring every client receives care that is both precise and human. Our vision is to be Texas trusted destination for specialized OCD and anxiety treatment, grounded in clinical excellence and community leadership.
Led by Andrea M. Alvarez LPC‑S, NCC, and Board Member of Texas OCD Foundation AMA stands on deep clinical and community leadership. While Andrea’s leadership anchors us, the AMA team collectively brings decades of expertise to every client experience.
At AMA, you’ll find a team that truly understands OCD and anxiety. Each clinician is specially trained in therapies like ERP, CBT, and ACT, and continues learning to stay at the forefront of treatment. Through this shared commitment, clients receive care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and focused on meaningful progress.
This year, AMA Behavioral Therapy proudly celebrates 16 years of excellence and compassionate care. What began as a vision under the leadership of Andrea M. Alvarez, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC has grown into a trusted center for OCD and anxiety treatment, serving countless individuals and families across Texas.
Andrea’s unwavering dedication to mental health — her commitment to every client, her support of her team, and her role as a respected advocate in the OCD community — has shaped AMA into more than just a practice. It is a place of hope, healing, and growth. Her continual pursuit of knowledge and innovation ensures that our care remains grounded in the most effective, evidence-based therapies available.
As we honor this milestone, we look not only to our past but to our future. With a commitment to advancing treatment, expanding services, we advocate within the community and provide education for people who may have OCD. AMA is ready to make an even greater impact in the years ahead. Our journey is one of resilience, compassion, and progress — and it’s only just beginning.
AMA Behavioral Therapy is founded in Texas with a mission to provide ethical, effective care.
First therapist to earn certification from TLF Foundation for BFRB.
Expansion to group practice.
Started offering OCD Therapy. Joined the International OCD Foundation and started earning BTTI certification for General OCD.
First therapist to earn Pediatric Certification for OCD in San Antonio.
Launch of telehealth services, increasing access to specialized care across Texas, and Joined OCD Texas.
Earned Advanced Certification in OCD.
AMA continues to lead with compassion, integrity, and evidence-based treatment as a trusted destination for OCD and anxiety care.
– Former Client
– Former Client
Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself or support for a loved one, AMA is here with compassionate, evidence-based care you can trust.
