- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Amanda
Her work centers on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and trauma and abuse. She also helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and career transitions. Amanda identifies as an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and aims to create a nonjudgmental environment.
In session she uses clear, structured methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior therapy alongside a client-centered stance. She blends mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people find small changes that add up. Sessions are focused on current problems and on what the person wants to change.
Amanda emphasizes real-world strategies that fit into a person’s life. That may mean practicing coping skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, or building routines that support recovery from substance use. She also pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when those come up.
People who choose Amanda can expect a direct but compassionate approach. She works with each person to set clear goals and to track progress. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Amanda uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. CBT often focuses on clear techniques and homework tasks that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal behavior. DBT tools can help people manage strong emotions and handle crises without making things worse.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Amanda will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and day-to-day life. That collaboration includes trying an approach and adjusting it if something isn’t working.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling options with Amanda to find a plan that fits work, family, and other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
Amanda addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as self-esteem, anger, and career strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She combines a client-centered stance with structured methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
What is her professional background?
Amanda worked in law enforcement before moving into mental health and addictions work and has eight years of experience in counseling settings.
Where is Amanda licensed and based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options with Amanda before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.