Dr. Amanda M. Rios, Psy.D, LMFT

Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Email: dr.amandarios@core-chicago.com
Tel: (312) 470-4302 (Chicago)
Tel: (224) 714-2412 (Evanston)

Dr. Rios is the founder of CORE, and opened the practice in 2012. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Illinois who specializes in individual, couples and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds.  She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park.  She received her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois where she concentrated her studies on a family systems approach to treatment.  She offers therapy, guest speaking, consultation, and clinical supervision services. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rios provides mediation services as a Divorce Mediator, and also works as a Divorce Coach.

While she has been in private practice for many years, her clinical background has also included settings such as university counseling centers, elementary and high schools, community mental health agencies, and psychiatric hospitals.  Dr. Rios enjoys working with a broad spectrum of clients and enjoys learning and understanding the unique elements that all of her clients bring with them in therapy.  She has experiences and interests in working with clients with a range of presenting problems including those who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, school problems, and relationship difficulties.  She has a particular specialty in adult family systems, and often invites clients to bring their family members and significant others to therapy to heal and create new relationship dynamics. Dr. Rios values her relationships with her clients and sees the therapy relationship as one of mutual respect and trust.

In addition to her work at CORE, Dr. Rios has served as an Adjunct Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and at Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where she has taught a wide variety of subject matter including therapy and assessment techniques, child and adolescent development, and topics related to diversity to both graduate and undergraduate students. Dr. Rios also serves as CORE’s training director, and enjoys forming long-term connections with students and trainees throughout the Chicagoland area. She has the credential as an AAMFT approved supervisor, and enjoys both supervising and mentoring licensed clincians looking to gain supervisory experience.

Dr. Rios is an active member of the following Professional Organizations:

• American Psychological Association

• Illinois Psychological Association

• American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

• Association for Conflict Resolution