Amanda, M.A., LPC, is a licensed professional counselor offering in-person sessions in Tucson, AZ and telemed throughout Arizona.

With six years of experience in the field, she has worked in diverse settings, including hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, and in-home counseling. Her clientele spans across all ages, encompassing children, teens, and adults. She especially enjoys working with families or parents and incorporates exploration of personal systems into effective treatment strategies, drawing from her extensive training in family processes and systems work. She has undergone rigorous training in multiple Evidence-Based treatment models, including the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency treatment model, showcasing her commitment to the highest quality of care. Additionally, her skills include expertise in body-based treatments like Somatic Experiencing and Capacitar International, along with cognitive approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Continuous learning is a personal commitment for her, and she consistently pursues professional growth to meet the individual needs of each client.

In addition to her work as a therapist, she enjoys providing education and professional growth opportunities to the wider community. She has run multiple supervision groups for developing therapists, as well as hosting community education to other professionals such as teachers, lawyers, and other community workers on how to support mental health in their fields. She served on the DEI committee for an international organization and supported a local integrative practice in developing an education program for their practitioners. She was a speaker at the 2023 Southwest School of Behavioral Health, speaking on family-based approaches to the treatment of early childhood and attachment trauma. She has also been a guest speaker at the University of Arizona's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, providing guidance and education to Bachelor's Students on opportunities in the field of Behavioral Health. Amanda is deeply committed to fostering community systems that prioritize the well-being of their members. She actively seeks opportunities to contribute to the creation and development of healthy, supportive communities.

Amanda's therapeutic process prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive space, emphasizing the power of moving at each person's unique pace and tailoring the treatment process to meet the specific needs of each client. She finds immense joy in the collaborative journey of growth and healing. Client and family education plays a pivotal role in her practice to support the process of empowering clients with tools to navigate through challenging experiences, fostering freedom and relief.  Her ultimate goal is to create a therapeutic environment where every individual feels liberated to be their authentic selves. She is passionate about walking with clients towards positive transformation and believes in the power of collaboration to achieve lasting change.

When she steps out of the therapy room, she nurtures vibrant experiences that feed her spirit and fuel her passion for life. Nature is Amanda's place of restoration. Whether navigating winding hiking trails, nurturing her lush garden, or speeding down rugged mountain biking trails, she finds herself grounded and invigorated by the great outdoors. But perhaps her favorite moments are those spent gathered around an outdoor dinner table with her cherished family, filling the evening with laughter and love. Creativity has always been a main pursuit, from watercolor painting, soulful melodies on guitar, or the intricate work of needlecraft, she finds expression and release in her artistic endeavors.

Family is at the heart of Amanda's world, alongside her three wonderful teenagers, three loyal dogs, two affectionate cats, and her amazing fiancé. Together, they form a tight-knit unit of support, encouragement, and shared adventures. Her fiancé, also working in behavioral health, provides a constant source of inspiration, challenge, and growth, enriching their journey together.

Growing up in a multicultural Air Force family, Amanda's childhood was marked by diversity and change. Living in various states, traveling Europe and experiencing different cultures instilled in her a deep appreciation for the richness of human experience and a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life.