Hello! My name is Amanda Falkers and have been a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing counseling services for the last 5 years. I have always been passionate to empower others and help them through life's journey. I graduated with my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University in 2015. Since this time I decided to go back to school to receive my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. I have experience working with adults, families and couples and am certified in substance use and addiction treatment. I also have experience with holistic wellness, addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and other mental health disorders, as well as integrating overall spiritual wellness into my overall practice.
I take an integrative approach to treatment focusing on building a trusting relationship first and foremost. An integrative approach is a blend of elements from different approaches and the tailoring of treatment according to each client's needs.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and spending time outdoors in the country. It is nice to warm up with s'mores next to a nice campfire, or in the cold Winter months cuddle up with a good book or watch a movie. I am passionate about wellness and self-care. Those who know me would describe me as having an approachable personality and compassion for others.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LPC 6606-125
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Amanda is always available, polite, and gives useful advice. It is easy to feel comfortable sharing personal stories and events with her. Overall, she allows channeling my mind in a clearer way. She is also very flexible and can accommodate my schedule. I appreciate the time she takes to research information that can help me as well as challenging gently some of my thoughts.
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amanda was very easy to talk to and I feel she will be able to help me work through some things
Written on Jan 08, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Amanda has been so incredible! She moved with me between many different goals and helped me work through each one with kindness and gentle nudges in the right direction. I feel a lot more confident and in a much better space than I was before. I'm so grateful for all of help in showing me how to use tools I previously had and gain new tools to keep me feeling happy and healthy.
Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem
I enjoy Amanda’s therapy style and she is very easy to talk to
Written on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks
Amanda is very smart and she takes the time to listen and understand what you are saying. She is careful not to jump to conclusions and really understand before giving feedback.
Written on Oct 18, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Since meeting Amanda she has helped me a LOT and I am in such a good head space. I believe keeping up sessions with Amanda is essential. I have recommended BetterHelp to at least 4 people and I’m extremely grateful to get this advice and support from Amanda! Thank you!
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes