The person behind the practice
Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials. It’s about finding someone you feel comfortable with, someone who truly listens, understands, and meets you where you are.
I’m glad you’re here. I’d love to share a little about who I am, what guides my work, and what you can expect when we work together.
MEET AMANDA
Healing begins with understanding yourself
I’m Amanda, a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health. I believe good therapy starts with feeling genuinely seen, accepted, and understood. My approach is warm and collaborative. I want you to be able to bring your whole self into the therapy room without having to explain, defend, minimize, or edit who you are.
I work primarily with adults experiencing trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, with a particular passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Supporting LGBTQ+ clients has been an important part of my clinical work and my involvement in the Delaware community. I completed specialized training in LGBTQ-affirmative CBT through Yale University and served on the Board of Directors of CAMP Rehoboth from 2022 to 2025.
“I believe healing happens when we feel seen, supported, and safe enough to be ourselves.”
MY APPROACH
Therapy that meets you where you are
Talking about our experiences and understanding our patterns can be powerful, but insight alone doesn’t always create the change we’re looking for. Our experiences also shape how we feel in our bodies, respond to stress, relate to others, and move through the world.
I incorporate mindfulness, body awareness, guided imagery, inner-child work, parts work, and creative, experiential techniques alongside traditional therapeutic approaches. I tailor these approaches to each individual rather than believing therapy should look the same for everyone.
A whole-person perspective
Explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, physical responses, relationships, and learned patterns.
A collaborative process
Your experiences and needs matter. Together, we can explore approaches that feel appropriate for you.
Mindfulness and body awareness
Make room to notice what is happening beneath the surface and explore ways to respond to stress.
Space for meaningful change
Understand patterns that have kept you stuck and explore what you need to move forward.
MY Background and Qualifications
Experience and training that inform my work
I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Holistic Mental Health Counseling from Salve Regina University and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Champlain College.
My clinical foundation includes training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered therapy, complex trauma, trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, LGBTQ-affirmative CBT, yoga for trauma, and play therapy.
I’m also a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. I completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training at Burlington Yoga in 2015 and a 300-hour training at Sadhana Yoga in Hudson, NY in 2017. My yoga and holistic counseling background continue to shape how I understand the relationship between our minds, bodies, emotions, and overall well-being.
Beyond the Therapy Room
A little more about me
Outside of my practice, I’m a mom, wife, yoga teacher, lifelong learner, and someone who values creativity, spirituality, and making room for rest. I love spending time at the beach, exploring the mountains, cooking, gardening, and being with the people I love.
I love being a therapist because I get to witness people reconnect with themselves and create lives that feel more authentic and meaningful. I’m continually learning and evolving in my own work, and I believe that growth is integral to life.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
You are not broken
Your mind and body have been doing their best to protect you. Therapy can help you find new ways forward.