Hello and welcome! If you are reading this then I applaud you for taking the first step to come to therapy. The good news about taking this step is that you do not have to do it alone! Together we will make your journey a little easier. My name is Amanda, I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist out of Rhode Island. I graduated with my bachelor's in Psychology from Rhode Island College, and hold a Masters's degree in Social Work from Simmons University. I have been working in the field for over 10 years. A majority of my experience comes from working with children and families in diverse settings including child welfare, trauma and abuse, acute/mental health, substance abuse, case management, and juveniles within the court system. A majority of this work has been done within the home, schools, foster care placements, and community settings.
It is important to me to establish a safe, nonjudgmental environment, and show respect to all clients. Based on your needs together we will figure out what treatment modalities work best. I believe in utilizing a holistic, client-centered approach, frequently using methods of CBT.
Together I can help empower you, increase your self-esteem, set healthy boundaries, as well as learn to regulate emotions in a positive manner while changing thought patterns. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I have only had one session , but was pleasantly surprised at how much I got from it .. very grounding
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues