Amanda
Amanda is an EMDR-trained therapist who specializes in supporting adults through major life transitions and the emotional challenges that can accompany them. She is particularly passionate about supporting mothers & mothers-to-be, fathers, and families as they navigate trying to conceive (TTC), pregnancy, postpartum, loss and grief, and the transition into parenthood. Amanda recognizes that while these seasons can bring immense joy, they can also bring unexpected emotions, identity changes, relationship challenges, and uncertainty. Amanda believes effective therapy is a deeply collaborative process. She views her clients as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them by offering guidance, tools, and a safe space to explore and heal. Her integrative, trauma-informed approach draws from evidence-based methods, including EMDR, and is tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Amanda works to understand the root of what clients are experiencing, not simply addressing surface-level symptoms. Together, she is there to support meaningful and lasting change while empowering her clients.
Background
Amanda began her undergraduate studies in South Florida on the pre-medical track before discovering her passion for mental health and earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. After graduation, she began working as an inpatient counselor at a detox and residential treatment center, where she gained experience supporting individuals through significant mental health and life challenges. She later moved to Central Florida to earn her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida.
Amanda is passionate about creating a space where clients feel understood, supported, and accepted. She believes each person’s story matters and is dedicated to walking alongside her clients as they navigate change, deepen their understanding of themselves, and move toward healing and growth.
“Am I living in a way which is deeply satisfying to me, and which truly expresses me?” -Carl Jung
Specialties
•Anxiety, Trauma, & EMDR
•TTC, Pregnancy, Perinatal, & Maternal Mental Health
•Life Transitions, Parenting, & Family Challenges
•Identity, Emotional Wellness, & Self-Discovery
Resources For You
Before your first appointment, you will be sent a link to your client portal where you will complete forms. Below are examples of what the forms may look like:
