*Amanda is currently on a waitlist. Please call or email for availability.
My primary passion and area of focus is children of divorce and blended families. I have been working within this area of interest professionally since 2010, with personal experiences of having a blended family since 2005. Treatment often includes both individual and family counseling with a focus on grief following a divorce, strengthening and healing biological family relationships, and understanding and encouraging the process of blending that often takes place through remarriage and other life transitions, such as new siblings, moving, etc. Blended families can be created in other ways as well, including foster care, adoption, grandparents raising grandchildren and many more. I offer various techniques and strategies through the therapeutic process such as psychotherapy, psychoeducation, art therapy, and play techniques to help clients and their families feel heard, supported, and encouraged.
I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling from Northeastern State University. I worked as an elementary school counselor for 5 years and provided individual and group counseling, as well as, classroom and school-wide guidance for social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Since that time, I received my professional licensure and have been providing professional counseling services, in agency, private practice, and inpatient hospital settings. I am a current member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and provide court-appointed reconciliation therapy, as well as, therapeutic visitation. Faith-based counseling is also available upon request. I look forward to working with you and your family!
Our individual therapy sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals. We use evidence-based practices to help you overcome challenges and improve your mental well-being.
Our Couples / Marriage Counseling sessions provide a safe and supportive environment to help you and your partner work through conflict, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship. Marriage and Premarital.
*This typically is NOT covered by most health insurance.
Our family therapy sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within your family. We work with families of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
Court-Involved therapy is a mental health professional providing therapeutic treatment of a parent, child, couple or family who is, at any time during the treatment, involved with the legal system. This can be in many forms and requires extra training and expertise.
Reconciliation Therapy* Reunification Therapy* Therapeutic visitation* In
Court-Involved therapy is a mental health professional providing therapeutic treatment of a parent, child, couple or family who is, at any time during the treatment, involved with the legal system. This can be in many forms and requires extra training and expertise.
Reconciliation Therapy* Reunification Therapy* Therapeutic visitation* Individual Therapy (currently waitlist only)
Family Therapy *
Co-Parenting Counseling*
*Typically NOT covered by health insurance
No. Amanda will be able to provide the court with updates on treatment and progress, but is unable to provide a recommendation as to visitation or custody
Not necessarily. Amanda can discuss the options regarding transportation of the child to and from sessions as appropriate given the stage of treatment. Some possibilities may include a family member, such as a grandparent or even in some cases a stepparent, and if appropriate - Amanda may require a release of information be signed for the transporting party.
Absolutely! Amanda also will request that the child’s appointment times vary so as to promote the child not missing the same class for each appointment.
Yes! Amanda is willing to schedule parent appointments as appropriate throughout the therapeutic process. Depending on the nature of the session, it may shift the financial obligation to the parent requesting the session in some cases.
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