Philosophical Approach
Life’s twists and turns can take us down unexpected paths, at times in a very different direction than planned. Life-altering changes can occur at the drop of a hat. When powerful emotions such as anger, fear, disappointment, sadness, confusion, and hopelessness take over it can leave you feeling helpless like the world is spinning out of control.
Daily life can become overwhelming and begin to feel like everything takes so much more energy and is infinitely harder than it should be. Times like these can make us feel isolated and alone, it can be tempting to give up, run away, or simply stick your head in the sand and ignore it.
Amanda's Specialties
I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, parents, caregivers, couples, and families heal and cope through emotional wounds and insecurities, challenges, transitions, and life-altering changes that occur in areas of life, love, relationships, and parenting. I provide support, psychoeducation, and guidance through the challenging, scary, frustrating, infuriating, and at times heartbreaking twists and turns of life, relationships, school, marriage, parenting, and family life.
I recognize that every individual and situation is unique, my mission is to meet each person where they are and utilize my knowledge, training, and expertise to facilitate healing and any necessary relationship repairing so each person, relationship, and family can achieve their goals and move forward in healthy and fulfilling relationships. I honor the degree to which each chooses to include their faith in their healing process and strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients as they grow in emotional strength and resiliency and foster a belief in their ability to overcome the struggles they face as they journey through the challenges of life.
Healing Forward
I recognize that every individual and situation is unique, my mission is to meet each person where they are and utilize my knowledge, training, and expertise to facilitate healing and any necessary relationship repairing so each person, relationship, and family can achieve their goals and move forward in healthy and fulfilling relationships. I honor the degree to which each chooses to include their faith in their healing process and strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients as they grow in emotional strength and resiliency and foster a belief in their ability to overcome the struggles they face as they journey through the challenges of life.
Life Experience
With a cross-cultural marriage of over 20 years, three adult children, and a multitude of enriching life experiences, Amanda has an eclectic repertoire of unique knowledge and understanding. She has years of personal experience and study with spinal cord injuries and concussions and acquired two decades of experience working with parents and their children before attending SMU to specialize in counseling.
My Approach
Amanda uses an eclectic toolbox of therapeutic and evidence-based techniques in conjunction with neuroscience research and psychoeducation to attend to the specific needs of each individual, couple, and family and best provide clients with the tailored support and guidance they require.