Amanda Gragg, LMHC, LPC

Amanda Gragg is a licensed therapist with 15 years of experience who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She works with clients who are facing grief, addiction, sleep problems, anger, mood swings, and struggles with self-esteem and identity. Her style is practical and compassionate, focused on small steps that feel doable in daily life.

Amanda combines straightforward tools with time to talk through what matters most to each person. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and build momentum.

Sessions aim to break down big problems into manageable actions. Amanda helps people develop coping skills for stress, manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood, and work through trauma-related difficulties. She emphasizes self-compassion and slowing down unhelpful cycles, rather than pushing for quick fixes.

Her work also addresses related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, domestic violence impacts, and substance use. Amanda helps people rebuild connection, repair communication, and find clearer direction when life feels chaotic.

Licensed as an LMHC and an LPC in Wisconsin, Amanda brings practical experience and a calm, steady presence. She encourages clients to try techniques in between sessions and to set small, concrete goals that lead to lasting changes.

How Amanda Uses Practical Therapies Online

Amanda often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches simple skills to change how situations are approached.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to build awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can help with sleep problems, racing thoughts, and managing strong emotions by teaching brief exercises to calm the body and mind.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Amanda works with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is working and what feels practical in everyday life.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for flexible timing around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so clients can practice between meetings and track small changes over time.