Amanda Burger
Hello, I am a licensed psychologist that has been practicing for 15 years. I received my doctoral degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and have worked in a variety of health care settings before deciding to build a virtual practice. I am passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being through changing behavior and better regulating emotions. I use an active approach designed to help increase motivation and utilize strengths and resources already available. My career has been devoted to helping people manage chronic health conditions, improve sleep, and cope with chronic pain. Often part of this journey involves processing unresolved trauma and difficult emotions. It is my goal to form an individualized plan to help meet your needs and focus on your whole health!
My career has been devoted to helping people manage chronic health conditions, improve sleep, and cope with chronic pain.
First session
In our first session we will complete brief introductions along with an opportunity for me to learn more about what you are currently experiencing and needing from treatment so that we can start the goal setting process.
Strengths
Having worked with clients for the past 15 years, I have developed an approach that focuses on identifying what underlies behavioral patterns and setting specific behavioral goals to lead to measurable progress. My goal is to partner with you to better help you understand yourself, develop self-compassion, and meet the goals you have for your future.
Ideal clients
If you’re finding it difficult to cope with work, health, your relationships, or daily life, you have come to the right place! Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and felt like nothing changed. We will work together to help you set meaningful goals and learn practical skills. Please schedule an appointment if you are ready and willing to start making important changes in your life. **To help with transparency and informed consent, I am including in the profile that I do not complete Emotional Support Animal documentation and only complete disability documentation in limited circumstances and with established clients. **
Treatment methods
Eclectic
My general approach includes emotional, behavioral, and cognitive techniques. The specific strategies I use with each client depends on what will be most helpful in each unique circumstance.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
I have expertise helping you identify patterns related to sleep that perpetuate the cycle of sleepless nights and frustration. Together, we will create an evidence-based plan that is tailored to your circumstances to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and ultimately change your relationship to sleep.
Trauma-Informed Care
Starting with my early work helping with patients who experience chronic pain, I have observed the role that trauma has on health and emotional functioning. Throughout my career I have continued to learn different trauma focused strategies and believe it is essential to process the difficult experiences in our lives in a supportive environment like psychotherapy. Along with techniques to help you manage unpleasant emotions, I use spoken, written, and experiential methods to address this goal.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Chronic Illness
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Physical Health Condition
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Doesn't specialize in
Family Therapy
Licensed in
OhioLicense P.6874