Telma Armendariz
She/Her
Telma
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Telma Armendariz is a bilingual trauma-informed and somatic psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients reconnect with their deepest sense of self, fostering self-compassion, resilience, and authentic connection. Her clinical style blends existential and psychodynamic insight with mindfulness, somatosensory experiencing, and culturally responsive care, creating space for clients to explore not only symptom relief but also meaning, intimacy, and spiritual growth. Telma specializes in supporting adults navigating complex relational stress, and challenges around sex, intimacy. She believes deeply in the power of nervous system regulation and embodied awareness to move beyond survival patterns, fostering a deeper capacity for safety, pleasure, presence, and authentic connection.
Outside of her clinical work, Telma finds inspiration in nature, music, and cultural expression. She draws from diverse artistic and spiritual traditions to stay connected to the richness of human experience—an exploration that continually shapes her warm, attuned, and deeply reflective therapeutic presence.
License Information
Education and Experience
- Licensed Therapist at Abundance Therapy Center and Stori
- In-Home Outreach Counselor at Family Preservation El Centro del Pueblo
- Care Coordinator in charge of Socio-Emotional Programming at Children’s Institute Inc.
- Children’s Program Coordinator at Sojourn (therapeutic programming for children and families impacted by domestic violence)
- Psychiatric Inpatient Intern at Exodus Psychiatric Health Facility & Crisis Residential Treatment Program
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Education and Applied Psychology from University of California, Santa Barbara
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University
Modalities
Substance Use Treatment
Seeking Safety
PTSD/Trauma Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Emotion Focused
Psychodynamic
Smoking Cessation
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Sex Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Somatic Therapies
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Clinical Issues
Physical Health
Cultural or Racial Identity
Life Transitions
Sexual Issues
Borderline Personality Disorder
Gender Identity
Sleep or Insomnia
Hoarding
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Eating Disorders
Substance Use
ADHD
Trauma and PTSD
Stress
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Sex/Intimacy
Weight Management
Childhood Challenges
Anger
Relationship Difficulties
Autism
Specialties
LGBTQIA+
Veterans
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees