- Practical coping skills
- Goal-focused support
- Nonjudgmental listening
About Amanda
Amanda supports clients in setting clear treatment goals and learning new coping skills. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing small changes that add up over time. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. Amanda also helps people navigate life transitions and make decisions that align with their values.
Her work includes attention to attachment concerns, feelings of abandonment, caregiver stress, and the emotional impacts of chronic illness or aging. She has experience addressing issues such as impulsivity, isolation, hoarding, and relationship jealousy. Amanda adapts her approach to meet each person where they are and to address the specific issues they bring.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and practical strategies tend to find her style useful. She encourages collaboration and checks in about what is and isn’t working. Amanda invites anyone considering therapy to take the first step and explore whether her approach fits their needs.
Her practice operates in Missouri and sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Amanda practices evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real problems and practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people learn coping skills and behavior changes through step-by-step practice and feedback; this is useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Another approach centers on improving relationship patterns and attachment concerns by identifying recurring interactions and trying different ways of responding to reduce conflict and increase connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit your situation. Clients and the therapist make decisions together and adjust methods as progress is tracked.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, avoid travel time, and check in from a familiar setting. It can also allow shorter or more frequent sessions when that helps with a specific goal. Ask about scheduling options and session length when you arrange your first appointment.
License and NPI
- LPC
NPI1750754966
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness effects, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She helps clients set goals, learn coping skills, and try small changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience as a counselor working in a variety of settings and with a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri. Her practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients located where her licensing and practice permit.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.