My name is Amanda and I’m a clinical mental health counseling practicum student working on my master’s degree with expected graduation in December 2026.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to work with each individual to identify their personal strengths, build resilience, and work toward the goals they have determined will lead to better lives. I am grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Theory while integrating philosophies from Feminist Theory. I believe CBT offers easy-to-understand interventions and solutions that are accessible and relatable to the problems most of us face in our day-to-day lives, while Feminist theory allows a deeper exploration of the sociocultural contexts that shape our mental health and everyday experiences. My approach provides both structure and flexibility to meet each client where they are and to support them in what they want to accomplish. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment with an emphasis on inclusion and compassion.

My professional background includes working with individuals who have faced a variety of mental health challenges including severe and persistent mental illness, complex trauma, identity development issues, abandonment, and complications with life transitions. Not everyone starts off on an equal playing field. I recognize the privileges I have in my life, and I strive to be an advocate and ally and work to promote social justice in our community and society.

I am a perpetually and stubbornly optimistic person who can find the silver lining in almost any situation. I am insatiably curious and fascinated by people and the complex lives we all lead both internally through our thoughts and dreams, and externally through our presentation to the world. I’m adventurous and embrace new ideas and experiences that provide life long learning opportunities and a deeper appreciation for life.