Amanda's passion for helping people is what brought her to this field with a main focus on helping individuals and couples restore and enrich their relationships. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including community mental health, hospital, school-based counseling, and private practice. She treats mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as behavioral and social difficulties. She works with clients who are going through life transitions, struggling to manage life stressors, and those who are on the journey of self-discovery. Her main therapeutic modality is CBT for targeting effective mental health wellness. ​ In marriage counseling, she incorporates research-based techniques from the Gottman Institute. She specializes in helping couples effectively manage conflict, increase respect, become better friends, increase affection and closeness, achieve greater understanding, and create ways to support one another in the future. By providing couples with effective tools, they are able to build a stronger foundation and become more connected.