You shouldn’t have to navigate life’s heaviest seasons alone.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re just going through the motions—checking boxes but feeling disconnected from your own life—I want you to know that it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Maybe you’re the person who is always taking care of everyone else, and you’ve finally hit a wall of burnout. Or perhaps past experiences have left you feeling “stuck” in a cycle of anxiety and hyper-vigilance that you can't quite break on your own.
I’m Amanda, and I help adults across Oregon and Washington move from a place of “just surviving" to truly living again.
My approach is candid and relaxed because I believe healing happens best in a space where you can be your authentic, unfiltered self. You don’t need a perfect version of your story to start therapy; you just need a safe place to begin reflecting on it. Together, we’ll work to quiet the noise of burnout and trauma so you can reconnect with the version of yourself that feels energized and purposeful.
Therapy Built on Real Talk and Real Results
How We Work Together:
Person-Centered & Relational: I believe the relationship between us is the most important tool for healing. I provide a non-judgmental, relaxed environment where you are the expert on your life, and I am your collaborator.
Trauma-Informed Care: We won’t just look at your symptoms; we’ll look at the "why" behind them. By understanding how your past experiences and nervous system impact your present, we can work to break old patterns and build a sense of safety.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) & Mindfulness: We’ll identify the "autopilot" thoughts that keep you stuck in cycles of anxiety or burnout. I’ll provide you with practical, evidence-based tools to help you stay present and manage stress in real-time.
Strengths-Based Advocacy: You already have resilience within you. My job is to help you rediscover your strengths so you can set boundaries, advocate for your needs, and stop pouring from an empty cup.
Online Therapy Designed for Your Life
Healing shouldn't feel like another "chore" on your to-do list. By offering virtual sessions across Oregon and Washington, I make it possible for you to prioritize your mental health from the comfort of your own home—no commute or crowded waiting rooms required.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington
Advanced training in Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness based interventions
Advanced training in Functional Assessment and treatment of Behavioral Health Conditions
Expertise in working with Veterans and Military Service Members
Expertise in working with individuals experiencing houselessness and living in poverty
Expertise in working with families in the foster care and adoption communities
Certified Clinical Supervisor in Oregon
AREAS OF INTEREST - Continuing Education and Research:
Vicarious Traumatization in the helping professions
Race Based Stress and Trauma
Trauma and Stress related to Gender Identity and/or Sexual Orientation
Generational Trauma and Poverty
Relational Trauma and Attachment
Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Interventions