About Me

Trauma Counselor | First Responder Wife | Mom of Four

   

  Hi! I'm Amanda.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adults and first responders.  I am glad you are here. Let me tell you a little about myself.

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  My undergraduate degree is from Western Kentucky University and I received my Masters from the University of Louisville.  My foundational experiences were in foster care, forensics, domestic violence, pediatric trauma, adult trauma and hospice. I hold clinical certifications in Trauma and Mindfulness for anxiety, depression and intimacy. I utilize a strengths based approach drawing upon somatic interventions CBT, ACT and EMDR. Each client may need something different in order to reach their potential.

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   When I am not seeing clients, I teach gymnastics at a local gym for fun. At home, I love to spend time with my kids, work out, do Yoga, cook, garden, travel and read books.  My family spends a lot of time outside and I often encourage the same of my clients! 

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  I see all adults in my practice however first responders and their families have become a significant area of interest. As the wife of a first responder, I have first hand experience in this field.   I have seen respect for first responders dramatically decline over the past few years.  This has put even more pressure on individuals who already work in a flawed and broken system. 

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While looking for the right therapist, many first responders are challenged with explaining the logistics of their work (schedules, rank, duties etc.) There is also the challenge of finding a therapist who can hear about your calls while staying grounded and holding space.   Please rest assured that I will do my best to accommodate all that is needed for a helpful therapeutic relationship.

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