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Amino Acid Therapy

Integrative Mental Health Support | Online Therapy in California

Your brain chemistry matters — and sometimes talk therapy alone isn’t enough. Amino Acid Therapy is a gentle, targeted approach that supports mood, stress response, and emotional regulation by addressing the biochemical building blocks of neurotransmitters.

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Mary Sue Abernethy offers Amino Acid Therapy as part of an integrative treatment plan for clients located in California, provided through secure online sessions.

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What Is Amino Acid Therapy?

Amino acids are the building blocks your body uses to create neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine — all of which play a key role in mood, motivation, focus, sleep, and stress resilience.

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When these systems are out of balance, you may experience:

  • Anxiety or chronic worry

  • Low mood or depression

  • Irritability or emotional reactivity

  • Cravings, overeating, or fatigue

  • Trouble focusing or sleeping

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Amino Acid Therapy helps gently support these systems so emotional and psychological work becomes more effective and sustainable.

How it can help

Amino Acid Therapy may support:

  • Anxiety and chronic stress

  • Depression or low motivation

  • Emotional eating and cravings

  • Focus, energy, and sleep

  • Nervous system regulation

This approach is individualized, gentle, and designed to complement therapy — not replace it.

For Weight Loss

Amino acids can be especially helpful for stress-driven eating, sugar cravings, and low motivation during weight change by supporting neurotransmitters linked to calm, satisfaction, and reward.

What to expect

Mary uses a symptom-based, conservative approach that includes education, careful recommendations, and ongoing adjustments as needed. All work is integrated into a broader therapeutic plan.

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Mary uses a symptom-based, conservative approach that includes education, careful recommendations, and ongoing adjustments as needed. All work is integrated into a broader therapeutic plan.

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Ready to Explore?

If you’re curious whether Amino Acid Therapy is right for you, Mary offers a free consultation to answer questions and explore next steps.

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