Hello! I am a licensed therapist in the state of Pennsylvania with a broad range of experiences in the counseling field. I have worked with children, teens, and adults with many different backgrounds and concerns in home-based, school-based, in a recovery house, and outpatient settings over the past 8 years.
My therapy style is more laid-back but interactive, while also being direct when needed. I am passionate about counseling from a Christian perspective, but I am also able to counsel persons from all religious and spiritual beliefs to help them live more fulfilling lives. Over the past few years, grief has become more prevalent in my own life and the lives of people I have interacted with and counseled, spurring on a new passion to be as present as possible in the grieving process of others, especially those experiencing disenfranchised grief (when the depth of pain is not commonly recognized by society as a whole). While I can’t make the pain of loss go away, having someone be with you in the pain can make a world of difference.
My therapeutic approach consists of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Existential theories. Since every person is unique, I will take time to learn your individual needs, wants, strengths and what you respond best to in sessions.
It is admirable to take steps to help oneself in greater self-discovery and growth. Thank you for being here, and for being you. I hope you feel heard and can know what it is like to be truly authentic.
I look forward to working alongside you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC013971
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She understands what my goals and problems are
Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’ve only had a few sessions but she has already given me insight on how to handle my struggles. I look forward to continuing my work with her.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Amanda was a great therapist for me! She was always kind, thoughtful and really listened to what I was saying, and offered valuable feedback. She stimulated my thinking and helped me navigate issues I was having by talking with me instead of to me. I’m so glad to have been working with Amanda!
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
It’s been a great experience so far! Dealing with the loss of my singing voice due to surgery triggered a lot for me, but it’s been such an eye opening experience. She really listens and helps me reframe my thinking in ways I would have never thought of. I highly recommend.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Kind, compassionate, light-hearted and upbeat, great listener with good insights.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Simply the best searched for a while for a quality therapist and i am so pleased with Amanda’s expertise and approach she is so easy to talk to and super professional
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties