ABOUT ME
Amanda is dually licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), MH17266, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), MT4498. She is also a Florida Qualified Supervisor for both Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns. She has a Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University and a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Communication from The College of Wooster. Amanda is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
My approach to supervision is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in real-world clinical practice. I strive to create a space where interns can ask questions, work through challenging cases, strengthen clinical decision-making, and develop confidence in their own unique identity as a therapist.
With advanced training and experience in trauma-informed care and EMDR, I particularly enjoy supporting clinicians who are interested in deepening their understanding of trauma work while also navigating the practical realities of being a mental health professional.
Qualified supervision is available for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns pursuing licensure in the state of Florida.
I have experience providing mental health counseling to young adults, adults, and couples navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and parenting concerns, and significant life transitions. A meaningful part of my professional experience has been working with active-duty military members in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), with a primary focus on trauma and PTSD. In private practice, I continue to have a particular passion for serving Veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses and families.
My connection to the military community is also deeply personal. I am a military widow and proud Gold Star Family member. My late husband served on active duty in the United States Air Force and passed away from a brain tumor. My own experience with profound loss has shaped not only who I am, but also the compassion and perspective I bring to my work with those navigating grief, trauma, and unexpected life changes.
Outside of the counseling room, one of my greatest joys is spending time with my son. I also enjoy teaching dance fitness classes, which gives me an opportunity to connect with my community, move, have fun, and find a little balance outside of the work I love.
