Amanda, M.A., LPC, is a licensed professional counselor based in Tucson, AZ, offering in-person and telemedicine sessions across Arizona. With six years of experience, she has worked in various settings including hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, and homes, serving clients of all ages. Amanda utilizes her training in a wide variety of therapeutic modalities to craft individualized and effective treatment structures for each client she works with.  Amanda is trained in ERP for the treatment of OCD, and has worked with many subtypes including pedophilic, harm, medical, somatic, emetophobia, existential, and more.  Amanda consistently pursues continuing training for other co-occurring disorders such as ADHD, ARFID, and OCPD in order to provide comprehensive care and an accurate diagnosis.  Amanda especially enjoys applying her extensive training working with family systems - whether children, parents, spouses, or siblings - to the treatment of all these disorders.  

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.

In addition to her therapeutic work, Amanda is active in community education and professional development. She has led supervision groups, hosted professional workshops, and spoken at professional conferences and the University of Arizona. Amanda is dedicated to fostering supportive community systems and creating safe, inclusive spaces for clients. Outside of work, Amanda finds joy in nature, whether hiking, gardening, or mountain biking, and cherishes time spent with family. Her creative pursuits include watercolor painting, guitar, and needlecraft. Family life is central to her world, shared with her three teenagers, dogs, cats, and fiancé, who also works in behavioral health. Amanda's multicultural background from her Air Force upbringing has cultivated a deep appreciation for diverse experiences and connections.