About

Hi, my name is Amanda (she/they) and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is accredited in the state of Missouri with 7 years of counseling experience. During a time when life can seem like a stressful and dark place, I believe that counseling has the potential to foster hope, healing, and growth. I truly believe in the importance of finding a counselor where you can feel comfortable discussing your experience in a non-judgmental environment. My counseling strategy involves utilizing a light-hearted approach to shed some light on your circumstance while offering encouragement. I wanted to share with you information on my background for you to see if my style of therapy would be beneficial for you.

I have experience working with individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, people who are struggling with substance abuse, individuals living and recently diagnosed with HIV, as well as children and adolescents going through a wide variety of challenges. I have journeyed alongside individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as anger, and aggression. I utilize various therapeutic techniques that include counseling through a client-centered approach using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused, positive psychology, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Deciding to seek out therapy is not typically an easy decision to make and it would be an honor to be a part of helping you during this stage of your life.