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Hi! My name is Amanda and I am a licensed counselor in the Alabama. I have worked in the mental health field for sixteen years and have provided counseling services for the last 10+ years. I have worked mostly with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. However I do also have experience in helping others in processing grief and loss, family conflict, and forgiveness. My experience has been with adults, children, and adolescents.
I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling and that it can be beneficial to anyone looking for change within or outside of themselves. We all struggle with something and having your own personal guide to help you through those struggles can make it easier. I believe in treating everyone with respect and not defining someone with a label. You will find that I initiate therapy with a warm and inviting approach to help you feel more comfortable and to know that I am not here to judge you but am here to help you. The approaches I utilize most often in therapy are a person-centered approach, a cognitive-behavioral approach, a solution-focused approach, or motivational interviewing. However, I do have experience in other approaches and will tailor my approach to what would benefit you the most in counseling.
It takes courage to take that first step but know that I will be here to help you through the struggles you are facing when you are ready. I will help guide you through the therapeutic process and will work with you to achieve your therapeutic goals. I hope to hear from you soon and I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amanda Hawkins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have been speaking to Amanda for 3 years now. I have learned so much throughout therapy and I am so thankful my first experience with therapy through better help with Amanda was successful. It changed my life and has given me a toolbox to continue to work and reshape my wellbeing. Would recommend Amanda, from day one she has been patient, understanding and has helped me work towards the goals I’ve had for therapy
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Amanda is so kind and easy to talk to. She is a wonderful listener with practical applications. I highly recommend her
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The best therapy I’ve ever had. Very thankful for Amanda
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Amanda is wonderful and is helping me tremendously
Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Literally the best therapist. She has helped me so much and I hate to think of going to anyone else.
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Amanda has been very supportive and understanding. I really enjoy having her as a therapist
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Only reason i have any faith in therapy
Written on Nov 24, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
LOVE HER! She has completely helped me turn my life around. So understanding and kind. My biggest advocate but tells me the truth. Leads me to conclusions and does not outright "tell me what to do"
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great
Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amanda is absolutely fantastic! I’m so blessed that we were paired!
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very kind and understanding
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
My therapist has helped me tremendously these past couple of weeks. I'm so grateful.
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Amanda is the best, she has already helped me a lot in a short period of time.
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Best therapist ever!!!
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have only been chatting with Amanda for a short time but with the first video call I had with her I felt confident that I have been placed with the perfect therapist ❤️
Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda is incredible. She is thoughtful, engaged, and consistent which is exactly what I was looking for in virtual counseling. I am so pleased with how our relationship has formed and I cannot express how grateful for her I am!
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda is amazing! She is such a caring listener and creates a space that is warm and welcoming. She has helped me identify my anxieties and given me new outlets to help work through them. I could not recommend her more!
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I accidentally said strongly disagree. That is far from the truth Amanda is amazing and has helped me tremendously!!!!!
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Amanda is wonderful. She has helped me see things from a different perspective. I feel like I have grown a lot since starting therapy with her.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Amanda takes the time to understand her patient and create a plan tailored to their needs!
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am so glad I got matched with her. Every step of the way, she's been perfect. She's given good insight, and helped guide me through my own insights as well. I feel super comfortable talking to her, and she's great about checking in and responding to messages quickly.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’ve used other therapists and Amanda-hands down- is the best for me. I like her direct yet kind demeanor and would suggest betterhelp and her services to anyone looking for a therapist. I wish there were more like her.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Fantastic
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 9 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
The first answer is strongly agrees not disagrees. She is absolutely amazing and responds very quickly! She reaches out to me just to see how I am doing. I have already referred friends to her directly.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great listener
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Amanda is very much in tune with my story, the first time in my life that I haven’t felt one of the crowd but have felt seen as an individual for who I am! I appreciate that Amanda is intentional to ask me good questions and that she helps me to express myself emotionally! Amanda is awesome!
Written on Jul 04, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amanda Hawkins is very knowledgeable with dealing with grief. She is patient and understanding. She has a way of making you very comfortable.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
In a world full of people that don't really care, Amanda has always put forth the effort to understand what you're going through. She's one of the good ones!
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amanda is the best
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and anger management
She was very helpful and patient. She listens and tries to relate to better understand what you’re going through. She is also very quick at responding and every session helped me feel better. Talking to her feels like talking to a friend or a family member. Easily made me comfortable.
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
My therapist is fire i love her
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Amanda is an incredible person I feel very lucky to have her to talk to because I know she always knows exactly what I need to hear. She's very tranquil but takes my concerns seriously. Shoutout to Amanda! You're a real one!
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I love Amanda and the intuitive thinking and space she provides!
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Amanda is attentive and manages to make me feel comfortable with using these services.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Amanda has been amazing. She always knows exactly what I need to hear, and has helped me through so much.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She's done a great job and has been very flexible with times and method of meeting
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Great communication and support.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Amanda has been wonderful, she took time to explain her response schedule and does a great job in getting back to me. I feel heard and like she truly cares.
Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
It can be scary choosing a therapist to work with even when you’re eager to begin. Amanda calmed my fears, listened to my concerns and reassured me of her supportive presence as I work through the challenging experiences in my life. She always gives me homework, something to think about, or work on and she checks in on me throughout the week, with no pressure to respond if I am not able. I appreciate her so much already.
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Amanda is an excellent counselor who listens to you and gives you extremely constructive advice and solutions. She's always available via chat between sessions and always checks in with you between sessions faithfully. Definitely passionate about her job and being as supportive as possible.
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Amanda is great. She responds to me and has my best interests in mind.
Written on Sep 26, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She has helped me so much! She takes the time to listen and understand and always responds in a timely manner. She also checks in from time to time which really helps.
Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Amanda has been really wonderful and helpful! She’s reliable, and I always know around the time she’ll reply. She also gives me lots of exercises to do!
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I absolutely love working with Amanda. She takes the time to address my concerns each week, and my thoughts are heard and valued in each session. I can't recommend her services enough!
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Amanda is absolutely wonderful! She makes me feel like I can really open up and be myself without fear of judgement, and she always has such helpful advice and wise words to share.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amanda Hawkins is so sweet and constantly gave me multiple options on ways I could talk to her. She responded in such a timely manner and constantly checked up on me.
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda has been excellent at getting back to me. She is focused on what I say, and it helping me.
Written on Jul 16, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Mrs. Hawkins is very caring and professional. She takes time out of her day to check up on me. She has helped me remain calm and really look at daily troubles. She has helped me with the passing of my dad. I know with her help I will be able to work through all of my problems.
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
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